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<title>THE PANTHER BOY SPEAKS</title>
<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks</link>
<description>Catster diary for the cat MERLIN </description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by MERLIN  &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 02:53:05 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>CHECK IT OUT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/827536</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Check out my no. 2 pic on my page.  Joss and I are almost the same size!  She's getting bigger every ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check out my no. 2 pic on my page.  Joss and I are almost the same size!  She's getting bigger every day!  I wonder if she'll ever exceed my 17.2 lbs!  If she does, I bet the vet puts her on a strict diet!

She loves to rub against me and give me headbonks.  I don't like her doing this so I swing at her everytime and let out a shrill squeak!  It surely backs her off!

Lastly, we got sun today!  Finally!  I'm going to enjoy it while I can.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET VISIT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/824987</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:44:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I had to go to the vet yesterday for two shots!  Bummer!!  A rabies shot and a distemper shot which  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had to go to the vet yesterday for two shots!  Bummer!!  A rabies shot and a distemper shot which each are good for three years.  Good! I'm glad don't have to go through that each year!

I weigh 17.2 lbs.  I lost a tad and the vet said I was a little chubby and it would be good if I lost 2 lbs.  She thinks 15 lbs would be a great weight for me.  I don't think so because I weighed 17.7 lbs a few years ago and I was told I was good at that weight and wasn't chubby, just big boned.  Of course, my catmom was a Maine Coon.  I can't help it if my genes make me big!!!!  I call this a different opinion from a different vet.  I feel great at 17.2 lbs!!!

Lastly, I'm one of the kitties who gave Mommy the most purrs during her bout with the nasty intestinal flu.  I'm glad she's doing better now.  I don't want our Mommy sick or in the hospital and then strangers would have to come here to help feed me and the rest of the gang.

Well, I'll be on my way.  I think Joss, Landy and Sampy may have something to say today too.  It's been quite a while since any of us wrote in our diaries.

Have a pawsome day, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/823317</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:54:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Wowza!  I'm one of the Diary Picks today!  Thanks so much Diary Gal for this pawsome honor!

I als ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wowza!  I'm one of the Diary Picks today!  Thanks so much Diary Gal for this pawsome honor!

I also thank my following friends for their gifts & concats:

1.  TATE- cute bluebird;
2.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
3.  SMILEY CASSANOVA - pawsome pawmail;
4.  MILO & MALLEE - cool kite and comment;
5.  TIGER & TINY - cool baseball.

Also, that dove I wrote about last week came to the back window and taunted Joss.  She flung herself at the window pane just like I did.  Of course, the bird took off.

Speaking of birds, there are a lot more around now since the weather is getting warmer; bluejays, robins, grackles, finch, woodpeckers, mourning doves, and last of all mockingbirds.  We cats have a wild array to look and chatter at.

Today will be a tad cooler that yesterday.  I think Mommy said the mid 60's.

Lastly, I think Joss has a screw loose.  She constantly talks to herself while she runs all through the house and flings herself into the bathtub.  Her vocabulary is much different than the small squeaks and Breeps that I do.  Murrrrrup, makak, kak, rrrrrrrrr, then a few regular meows thrown in.  Yep, our new sis is a trip and we all love her.

Well, I'm must get back to my Caturday bird watching.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CRAZY DOVE!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/822428</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 08:26:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>There's a mourning dove that likes to sit on the outside windowsill in Mommy's bedroom every morning ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's a mourning dove that likes to sit on the outside windowsill in Mommy's bedroom every morning.  Yesterday, it was taunting Bail.  Today, it did the same to me.  I didn't lay back like Bail does . . . I flung myself at the window pane and the dove flew away.  I bet I scared the poop out of that bird!!!  MOL!!

Anyway, I wonder who'll be the next cat this bird tries to mess with.  I'll let you know tomorrow morning.

Have a pawsome Friday, everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS JOSS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/819198</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:47:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>WOWZA!  Our sis, Joss, got Diary Pick today!  She's doing really well for being a &quot;new girl&quot;.  Anywa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!  Our sis, Joss, got Diary Pick today!  She's doing really well for being a "new girl".  Anyway, concats, sis!

Also, she and I have one BIG thing in common!  We're both nip heads!  That girl, loves nip as much as I do and in fact the stuff gets her all revved up.  It's high octane to her.  I don't get that hyper on nip; I get a more laid-back type of buzz.

Lastly, Mommy got some more pics of me.  This time I was laying in the kitty castle and I let her take about five pics.  She thinks a few came out really nice.  They'll be put on FB and my page.

Well, I got to run.  Mommy's going to this place called, "Savage Mill".  It's an old cotton (or other textile type mill) that was converted into a lovely shopping mall.  She told me that they have really cool stuff there along with restaurants.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COUCH POTATO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/813821</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:37:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>During most of today, I was a couch potato.  I slept on the big couch in the living room.  I kicked  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ During most of today, I was a couch potato.  I slept on the big couch in the living room.  I kicked down two pillows and laid on top of one and put my head on the other.  Another Kodak moment that Mommy missed.

Also, Jocelyn Mae likes me.  I don't let her get too close to me as I don't want to wrestle with her.  At least I don't hiss at her like I, most of the time, did to Cam.

Anyway, Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  I hope everycat likes my page.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/812380</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:14:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today's my 7th birthday; also my litter mate Kali is celebrating her big day even though she isn't o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today's my 7th birthday; also my litter mate Kali is celebrating her big day even though she isn't on Catster.  As everyone knows, she's Auntie Mary's cat who looks like Joss.  Yep, Kali's the one in the blue bandanna on my front page.

Thank you HQ for the yummy cake.  I also seen Mommy put some salmon in the 'fridge yesterday.  Oh boy, a salmon pawty on my big day!

I also thank my following friends for their gifts and birthday wishes.

1.  MARMELADE - pretty heart;
2.  SAMOA & Family - yummy cupcake;
3.  MR. SAM & Family - cool snowman;
4.  BIG HARRY & Family - pretty blue rosette;
5.  SKYLAR & Family - football;
6.  TIGER & Family - pretty blue rosette;
7.  SERENA HONEY ANGEL GIRL - football.

Well, I must be on my way.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M A BIRTHDAY BOY TOMORROW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/812336</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:40:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe it!  I'll be seven years old tomorrow!  My oh my does time go by fast!  Bail will be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it!  I'll be seven years old tomorrow!  My oh my does time go by fast!  Bail will be eight years old in April and Sampy will be sweet 16 that month!  Landy will be six in September, and of course Joss is almost seven months old!  She's bigger than Landy now!

Also, my ear is doing nicely now.  Fur has grown over a very small keloid.  More fur needs to grow back and then I don't think that lump will show at all.

Lastly, Mommy got a new camera.  It's one of those Nikon Cool Pix S590's.  It takes good pics too.  Me, of course, have been very camera shy and walked away when she tried to take my pic.  She did get two shots while I was eating my special dry food.

Well, that's it.  Sorry we haven't been around too much.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BACK TO REALITY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/810056</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:02:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>All the Catmas celebrations are over with until next year.  Likewise for Mommy's birthday.  She told ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All the Catmas celebrations are over with until next year.  Likewise for Mommy's birthday.  She told me it's 'back to reality" when all the festivities are over with and the grind of the 9 to 5 world is back.

Anyway, on a different note, I thank the Diary Gal for honoring me as one of the Diary Picks today.  This is the second time that my "Catmas Story" got picked for the top five diaries.  Woo-Hoo!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their concats:

1.  ANGEL BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  MILO - cool comment;
3.  HENRY - cool comment;
4.  TYSON - cool snowman.

Also, I noticed that our good angel friend Buddie is sharing the limelight with me today!  Concats, Buddie!

Lastly, while Auntie Mary was here yesterday, I was scared again and stayed under the coffee table the whole time.  Joss was a bit skittish, and only sniffed Auntie Mary's hand once (Mommy told me this).

Well, that's about it.  I hope everyone had a pawsome Catmas!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY,MOMMY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/809031</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:53:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Again, another year has gone by and it's Mommy's birthday again today.  So, keeping in tradition, he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Again, another year has gone by and it's Mommy's birthday again today.  So, keeping in tradition, here's a story I wrote for her when I was a young boycat:

A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Panther Boy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early. Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet. Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I always sleep every night. I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room. The door was open slightly. I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out. I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying! Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn! Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps. Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock. Others stood and talked while they drank varying Catnip type drinks: Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice).

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head. I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell in here on this Catmas Eve. All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much. I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me. Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance. They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following: The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat. But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face. She was smiling up at me . . . . .

The End

So, there you go. I was young and little almost seven years ago when I wrote this story. Every year, I'm bigger than the year before. I'm the biggest cat in the furmily. I was 17.7 on my last vet check when Landy pierced my left ear. In March of 2006, (when I joined Catster) I was a little guy of 2 1/2 months old. Happy Birthday Mommy. This is my present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs & Breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY, SANTA CLAWS IS WATCHING YOU!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/808839</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:16:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I know Santa Claws is carefully watching Landy this year especially after that ear piercing event.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know Santa Claws is carefully watching Landy this year especially after that ear piercing event.  I think Landy should get coal in his stocking!

This morning I was in the small cat tree which Mommy got for Joss when she was a smaller kitten.  Anyway, Landy walked a little bit too close for comfort so I bopped him in the britches.  MOL!!!

Of course, Mommy was there to make sure neither of us got into it again.  We didn't.  Landy walked away.

Also, my ear has healed up (it's not red) but there's a small lump on it.  Mommy thinks it's something called a "keloid" (sp?).  Those are lumps that form sometimes after piercings.  It's not hurting.  Mommy's waiting to see if my fur grows back on it and then it'll be covered.  If it doesn't she'll check with the vet. 

Lastly, I too extend my concats to Joss on her famous weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/808107</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Dec 2012 18:11:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is a short note to let everycat know that my left ear is doing much better.  It has a scab on i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a short note to let everycat know that my left ear is doing much better.  It has a scab on it and also it's not red and swollen anymore. I took my last pill Saturday morning and also the last application of ointment on my ear.

So far, Landy and I aren't messing with each other since the incident.  I hope it stays that way.

Got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY EAR IS MUCH BETTER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/807525</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 04:53:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is a short note to let everycat know that my left ear is doing much better.  The Clavamox pills ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a short note to let everycat know that my left ear is doing much better.  The Clavamox pills and ointment are doing their job.  Mommy notes that there is no hole in my ear anymore and the redness is gone.  Thank you everycat for your purrs and concerns too!

As to anything else, whenever Mommy gives me the Clavamox pill, she gives me a little catnip as a treat afterwards.  I'm thankful for that.  It makes taking pills less stressful.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY PIERCED MY EAR!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/807215</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:38:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's true that Landy pierced my left ear!  And no, Mommy isn't letting me wear one of her gold earri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's true that Landy pierced my left ear!  And no, Mommy isn't letting me wear one of her gold earrings!

It happened like this:

Earlier in the week, Landy and I got into a nasty altercation.  It took place while Mommy was awake and her alarm for 6:00 a.m. didn't go off yet.  We fought and I pinned Landy down and I wouldn't let him go.  He then bit me on my left ear!  It hurt like crazy and I let out a loud screeching meow.  Mommy got out of bed and found Landy and I with our fur standing on end and balls of my black fur coating the hallway rug.  She also found some dewclaws from us (this happens after nasty fights).  Mommy told me she thought of the bad fights that Bail and Yingy got into a couple of times.

Anyway, She looked at both of us and saw no wounds but a bald spot on my left ear.  She thought Landy scratched my ear and pulled some fur out.  A couple of days went by and on Friday, my left ear had a scab on the front and back of it.  She then called the vet and set up an appointment for me.

The vet cleaned my poor ear with an antiseptic and the scab fell off.  She said the would was a bite and she believes it went all the way through (piercing) and had healed shut on the back portion because she couldn't see all the way through the hole.  I was prescribed Clavamox 1 and 1/2 pills twice a day for a week, and also some ointment to put on my ear twice a day for one week.

My ear is looking better already.  Also, it doesn't hurt as much as it did.  Mommy told me she was very proud of me as I take my pills in a pill pocket like a mancat.  I also let her put the ointment on my ear with no problems.

As to poor Sampy, he has a messed up eye and accompanied me to the vet the very same day.  He needs ointment in his right eye twice a day for a week.

What a CATastrophy!  It cost Mommy a whole bunch of money to take care of this too.

Question:  Does anybody want Landy!  I'll be the first to boot him out of the house if he tries to pierce my ear again!!

Anyway, this is a learning experience for me to never, ever pin down Landy as he BITES!!

I hope everycat had a better week than I did.  Hopefully, the rest of December will be good around here.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WELL, WELL, WELL . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/806284</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:10:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Our Catmas pages are pretty much done.  I don't understand why Joss' page is all animated and glitte ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our Catmas pages are pretty much done.  I don't understand why Joss' page is all animated and glittery.  I suppose it's a girl thing.  Us boy's pages don't glitter too much even though they're supposed to.  Is that our computer or what?

Anyway, I'm coming more out of my shell.  I let Auntie Mary pet me twice.  I also stayed downstairs and didn't hide under the bed like I usually do.  Mommy and Auntie Mary are so proud of me.  I'm proud of me too 'cause I'm not being such a wimp anymore.

Lastly, I love the way my page looks.  I'll give Mommy a big concats for staying home and doing our pages today!  Usually, she goes out shopping on both days.

Well, I'm going to keep it short.  I hope everycat had a pawsome Thanksgiving!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I ALSO LOVE MY NEW SISTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/802563</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:39:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Joss and I get along pretty good.  We share the windowsill perch a lot as you can see by the second  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Joss and I get along pretty good.  We share the windowsill perch a lot as you can see by the second pic on her page and also on main pic on FB.  She and I also play "high fives" frequently.  I like her so much that I've let her have the code for the psychedelic panther pic for her page.  Of course, she calls it "Panther Girl".

Anyway, we had a hot, windows open day yesterday and the day before.  It'll still be warm today around 70 degrees.  We have to enjoy this while we can because a cold front will be here for the weekend.  I certainly hope it warms up for Halloween.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S MY TURN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/798718</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:10:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/798718</guid>
		<description>How about that!  It's my turn at being one of the Diary Picks today!  Thank you Diary Gal for this h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ How about that!  It's my turn at being one of the Diary Picks today!  Thank you Diary Gal for this honor!

I also thank my following friends for their concats:

1.  ANGEL BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  TONY & ANNA - cool pumpkin;
3.  MORTICIA - lovely red rose;
4.  SMILEY CASSANOVA - pawsome pawmail;
5.  SERENA SWEET ANGEL - cool pumpkin.

Also, we're having a heatwave today reaching around 82 degrees.  It's been rather cool in between 70-75 degrees during the weekend and this week.  Of course, the windows will be open wider today.

Lastly, Mommy picks up Cam's ashes tomorrow.  She has cleared a spot next to Bentley's  urn which is in the display case in the computer room.  She hopes Cam's urn is really beautiful like Bentley's.

Got to go now.  Time is running out.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PANTHER REFLECTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/797579</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:07:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/797579</guid>
		<description>I too miss Cam even though she and I never bonded.  We always looked at each other from a distance.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I too miss Cam even though she and I never bonded.  We always looked at each other from a distance.  She growled at me a few times and I sometimes hissed and walked away.  I never attacked nor bullied her.  I gave the girlcat respect.

Still, I do miss her.  She was originally Mommy's Mom's cat since 1993 and when "Grandma" passed away in 2005, Mommy became her new Mommy.  I got to meet Cam in 2006 when I was a kitten and even then I never messed with her.

All in all, Cam was a decent cat and very old.  I know she had a great life and lived it to the fullest.  Mommy thinks Cam was holding a secret and never told any of us.  Since Cam became an indoors cat in 2008, she chose to stay in the bathroom corner near the heating/AC vent.  Until this year a little after Mommy came back from her knee surgery, Cam started to come out of her shell and be more sociable.  She even started a partial bond with Sampy.

About 1 1/2 months ago, she started sleeping in the hallway next to our water/dry food court.  A few weeks ago, she chose to sleep and hang out between Mommy's bed and the end table.

I'm speculating Cam knew that her time was drawing near and she wanted to be closer to us and Mommy.  Her secret was big and even the vet could not find anything wrong with her blood panel nor her heart, and Mommy and he thought she would make it through the oral surgery.

Anyway, she is now at the Bridge as everycat knows.  God gave her a full life of 20 years old!  That's the longest living cat that we ever had in our family next to Isis who made it to 16 years old.

So I end my blog with "I miss you Cam, and I know you're in good hands at the Bridge and with your first Mommy and all our angels and a lot of Catster angels; Colleen, Violet, Calvin, Rocky Ann, Milo, Mercedes and many others".

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>JUST CALL ME COOL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/796285</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:26:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/796285</guid>
		<description>When Mommy opened the 'fridge to get the bottle of cranberry juice, I jumped onto the lower shelf.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy opened the 'fridge to get the bottle of cranberry juice, I jumped onto the lower shelf.  Boy, was it cool in there!  I didn't want to come out.  After a minute, she managed to get me out 'cause according to her, kitties don't belong in 'fridges. 

Oh well, it was cool in there (of course, she had the door open during that time). 

Lastly, on behalf of all of us, I concat Landy on his DDP today!  Woo-hoo!  This is our first DDP in over a month.

Well, I got to run as bedtime is approaching.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATNIP!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/794750</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:24:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/794750</guid>
		<description>Catnip is the most pawsome stuff around!  I LOVE IT!! =^00^=.  My eyes get this big whenever I'm nip ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Catnip is the most pawsome stuff around!  I LOVE IT!! =^00^=.  My eyes get this big whenever I'm nip-tripping!

Cam, Sampy and I had some nip this morning.  Sampy wanted to start something with Mommy's arm; like spring on it.  Fortunately, he didn't do it.

Lastly, we had a cloudy, rainy weekend.  Mostly today was wet with several T-storms.  

Well, that's it.  Bedtime fast approaches.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/793504</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:42:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/793504</guid>
		<description>I wish all black cats in Catsterland and all over the world a very happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish all black cats in Catsterland and all over the world a very happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!  Us black cats are sweet and lovable too!  Take it from me!  I'm the one who gives Mommy more kisses and purrs than my sibs.

I thank my panther friend ZACK for the cute black cat rosette HQ has just for our special day!  Thank you HQ for helping celebrate our special day!

Earlier, I sent Zack a black kittie rosette too!

Well, that's about it.  Good Night, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THREE NIPHEADS IN THE HOUSE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/792764</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 09:46:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/792764</guid>
		<description>Three nipheads in the house
Camille rose, Sampy and me
We love the nip and sing with glee
Bail an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Three nipheads in the house
Camille rose, Sampy and me
We love the nip and sing with glee
Bail and Landy sniff and walk away
But that's okay is what I say
I love my nip any old day!

This weekend us three nipheads had two catnip pawties!  All Mommy had to do was bring out the baggie of that green stuff and we came a runnin'

Samp and Cam got into a little spat after they got buzzed.  I heard Cam call Sampy a "buzzkill".  She was crouched and growling and hissing at the same time.  Of course, Mommy told them to break it up and offered them no more nip.  They were "cut off" just like two drunks in a human bar.

Anyway, I hope to get more nip tonight . . . I just can't say no to it . . .

Lastly, my photos were uploaded to FB for their Black Cat Appreciation Day.  I got a lot of compliments on how handsome I was!  That makes me feel good!  Black cats are beautiful and nobody should shun them!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHORT NOTE ON A WET DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/789711</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2012 09:50:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/789711</guid>
		<description>Sorry I've been slacking in the diary writing.  It's been so hot and now it's raining.  We had a nas ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sorry I've been slacking in the diary writing.  It's been so hot and now it's raining.  We had a nasty LOUD T-storm (thunderstorm) Thursday night and it cooled it off a tad.  Now today, it's way cool and wet.  It's only supposed to rise to the upper 70's.  I'll take that as that heat wave was wearing out its welcome.

Also, I'm doing okay and making sure I give Mommy lots of licks and headbutts and purrs.  Her arthritis is acting up because of this weather and she can't wait until she sees the doctor next week to get back on the meds that'll help her feel better.

Lastly, she's one her way to Auntie Mary's house to see her new granddaughter, Suszannah.  

Well, that's it.  The rest of us will more than likely write something tomorrow.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYCAT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/787308</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2012 05:37:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/787308</guid>
		<description>Have a purrfect and safe 4th of July, my friends!  We're all relaxing after a nice salmon breakfast. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Have a purrfect and safe 4th of July, my friends!  We're all relaxing after a nice salmon breakfast. Mommy has this day off from work and she and us kitties are glad.  We miss her when she's at work!

Also, a lot of fallen trees from Friday's evil T-storm have been removed in our neighborhood.  Two roads which Mommy takes to get home where roped off with caution tape so she had to enter her street (which is a one way type) by going the wrong way. Oh well, if the policeman saw her do this, she would have had a good explanation.

Our house has been cleared of the two large red bud tree limbs by our kind neighbor and his friend.  Still this debris hasn't been picked up by the Department of Public Works.  Mommy says they are removing the larger trees that blocked roads first.  Eventually, they'll get to our pile.

No moreT-storms have reared their ugly heads since Friday night's 60-80 mph an hour disaster.  Everyone in this area prays this never happens again.  This thing was like a 20 minute hurricane.

Well, that's about it.  I'm tired.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FRIDAY'S SCARY T-STORM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/786857</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2012 11:17:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/786857</guid>
		<description>We had the most nastiest t-storm around 11:30 p.m. Friday night. It started with a few rumbles of th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had the most nastiest t-storm around 11:30 p.m. Friday night. It started with a few rumbles of thunder and a few flashes of lightning.  And then the sky broke loose with torrents of rain and a nasty howling wind that banged at the side of our house.  I head a thump and a creaking noise and ran downstairs.  My brothers did the same.  Mommy then came downstairs and laid on the living room couch waiting for the storm to stop.  The rain and wind part didn't last too long but it was powerful enough to do a lot of damage in our area which we found out the next day.  It was like a mini hurricane.

When Mommy opened the front door on Saturday morning, there was a giant limb or two from the red bud tree blocking the doorway and porch.  Luckily, it didn't come through the door. These pics are on FB for all to see.

Mommy called her neighbor and he and his friend came over with a chainsaw and bow saw to remove these red bud limbs.  They did so and also removed another limb which was partially snapped off on the other side of the tree which was more toward the neighbor's yard. Mommy took several videos of them working hard with her Iphone.

When the job was done, they dragged the limbs across the street for the storm debris removal crew.  

Lastly, Mommy went to the store.  On her way there, she discovered there were many other trees and power lines down.  Several college dorms had been hit by trees on College Avenue.  They had that street caution taped off. There were many others she saw and had a hard time getting to the store as many traffic lights were also out.

When she finally made it home, there was a recorded message on our home phone from Pepco saying those who lost power may be without same for about a week.  Yikes!  Are we ever thankful we live on the block that didn't lose power!  Sure, we lost a lot of the beautiful red bud tree but that's okay as it didn't crash through our door to cause damage. Ours tree damage was nothing compared to others in our town and the next ones to it.

Anyway, I'll be on my way.  I hope everycat didn't have to deal with this nasty storm.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUMPER STICKER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/784647</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:52:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/784647</guid>
		<description>Mommy told me that she saw a cool bumper sticker on the car in front of her when she was on her way  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told me that she saw a cool bumper sticker on the car in front of her when she was on her way to work yesterday.  It was like this:

A white circle decorated with black colored cat paw prints around it. In the middle it said:  "More purrs and less hisses!"

Isn't that cool!  Mommy would like to find one like that.

Anyway, I had a nice brushing again this morning.  Yep, I'm still shedding big time!  

Lastly, I'm going to enjoy this weekend as it'll be purrfect weather the whole time.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PANTHER HAS A BRAVE MOMENT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783832</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:19:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783832</guid>
		<description>On Thursday, Auntie Mary came over to visit with Mommy and us kitties.  Of course, I hid downstairs  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Thursday, Auntie Mary came over to visit with Mommy and us kitties.  Of course, I hid downstairs under the red couch when I heard her open the front door.

Later on, while they were in Mommy's room talking and looking at some funny stuff on their Iphones, I slinked up the stairs and peaked through the railing at them.  They called me and of course, I went back downstairs to my hidey-hole.

This was my attempt at being a brave panther boy.  Usually, I hide the whole time. Of course, later on Mommy asked me if I'll be more brave next time Auntie Mary comes over.  I told her I didn't know yet.

Anyway, today is a quite day and I look forward to Mommy combing me some more.  For a thick coated short hair, I shed as much as Bail who has the longest coat in the house.  I average three combs full at each session (I think I mentioned this last time).

Have a pawsome Sunday, my Catster friends!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PANTHER BOYS RULE TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783262</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 04:09:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783262</guid>
		<description>Today, my friend ZACK and I are in the Diary Spotlight.  Yep, Panther Boys rule today!  Thank you  D ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, my friend ZACK and I are in the Diary Spotlight.  Yep, Panther Boys rule today!  Thank you  Diary Gal for this honor!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their gifts & concats as follows:

1. ZACK (a fellow Panther Boy) - cool Power of the Paw and comment;
2. BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
3. SMILEY CASSANOVA - pawsome pawmail;
4. MICHEAL - cool comment.

Also, Mommy's first day back to work was nice.  There was a vase of flowers, a card and some balloons on her desk and later on in the afternoon they had a welcome back cake.  Also, one of the girls in the office celebrated her 18th birthday.  So that means two cakes were passed around.  Ooops, all that weight will come back, Mommy!!!

Anyway, it was strange when Mommy was gone for eight hours.  We have to get used to her being away that long on Monday through Friday again.

Well, I'm going to keep this one short as it's breakfast time!  Yeah!!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY'S KNEE SURGERY RECUPERATION/STAYCATION IS OVER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783066</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jun 2012 18:43:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/783066</guid>
		<description>The doctor gave Mommy the go ahead to go back to work tomorrow with a prescription for three more we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The doctor gave Mommy the go ahead to go back to work tomorrow with a prescription for three more weeks (3 x a week) outpatient P.T.  She then stopped by her work briefly to get a referral from one of the attorneys for a good place to get the P.T.  She then went there, filled out the paperwork, and her first session starts 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.  This is very good as she won't miss anymore work.  Hopefully, they'll have more early appointments available.

When Mommy came home to us kitties, we saw that she got a new hairdo and coloring for her first day back to work.  Believe me, she needed it as she was starting to look like Bail with all that gray!!  MOL!!!

Sure, we're going to miss her and at the same time, she needs to go back to work to keep the cash coming in.  She doesn't want any of us to starve.

Also, I'm relieved as the traffic in the house may slow down now.  I got tired of having to hide just about every day as there were knocks on the door by various people i.e. Auntie Mary, Rick, Ms. Peggy, and Ms. Melanie. I'm just that way.  I only trust Mommy and have trusted Auntie Mary one time.  I'm not at all like my sister, Kali, who jumps on strangers' laps and gives them purrs and kneads.

Lastly, I extend my concats to Cam for her Diary Pick today.  Woo-Hoo!

Well, that's about it.  Bedtime fast approaches around here.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY EVERYCAT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/782104</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2012 17:55:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/782104</guid>
		<description>Just thought I'd say &quot;hi&quot; and wish everycat a Happy Memorial Day.

It's been very hot this weekend ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just thought I'd say "hi" and wish everycat a Happy Memorial Day.

It's been very hot this weekend, and Mommy's been combing my fur everyday as I'm really shedding.  She gets several comb fulls each time.

Also, Mommy's anxious and wants to return to work and get on with things.  Her knee still hurts, but nothing like it did before the surgery.  Her thighs and low back hurt instead, she tells us kitties.

Not much going on except, this morning Cam wasn't in her corner (she was in another part of the bathroom)when I came in and sniffed around and then left.  I don't think she ever saw me as I heard no growls nor hisses from her.


Well, that's it from me.  Nothing else to report.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WANTED MY MOMMY, AND I GOT HER BACK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/780385</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2012 19:48:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/780385</guid>
		<description>My wish came true!  Mommy is back and I can't let her out of my sight for too long.  I am one of the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My wish came true!  Mommy is back and I can't let her out of my sight for too long.  I am one of the nurses who visit and stay with her most of the day and night.  I also want to sit on her fixed knee to keep it warm, but she keeps shooing me off as she doesn't want my 17 lbs squashing it.

I still hide when Auntie Mary and Rick next door stop by to bring food or visit or to take out trash.  All in all, I'm still a shy guy and don't trust anyone but Mommy.

The physical therapist, Melanie, stopped by twice this week, and I hid then.  As soon as she left, I came out.  Bail, Sampy and Landy watched Mommy as Melanie instructed her what exercises to do (conveyed by Mommy).

Also, the range of motion for Mommy's knee is 96 laying down and 97-98 sitting down.  It's almost up to 100%!  On Friday, she has another session wherein she and Melanie will take a walk outside.  Mommy's looking forward to that.

Well, it's bedtime now.  Goodnight everycat,

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Report From The Shy One</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/778639</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2012 19:40:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/778639</guid>
		<description>I want my Mommy!  I miss her so much and can't wait until she gets back home!  This is the longest t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want my Mommy!  I miss her so much and can't wait until she gets back home!  This is the longest time that she's been gone!  I let Auntie Mary (my sister Kali's Mommy) touch and pet me once.  Still, I long so much for Mommy to rub my tummy and ear and neck scritches.

Anyway, I understand Mommy should be home on May 10th.  I hope it's true!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY VET VISIT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/774358</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Apr 2012 15:47:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/774358</guid>
		<description>I had my annual check up yesterday!  I cried the whole time I was in the car (I don't like riding in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had my annual check up yesterday!  I cried the whole time I was in the car (I don't like riding in it nor do I like being stuck in the stupid carrier!)

Anyway, I'm an even bigger panther boy.  I now weigh 17.1 lbs.  I was 16.3 last year.  I say that's pretty good.  Mommy says she wishes she only gained 1 lb in the past year.  More like 10 lbs for her.  She's on her way down from that now and has lost 3 lbs.

Also, my heart and lungs sound good.  The only thing wrong with me is I have some tartar on my molars.

Also, we're having a lovely Easter weekend; sunny and in the 60's yesterday and in the 70's today.  It's about time it warmed up again.  I was beginning to think March and April got turned around; we had a very warm March.

Lastly, we just sent out a bunch of Easter eggs.  Happy Easter, everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY HAD TO TRIM MY NAILS TO AVOID . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/773159</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:38:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/773159</guid>
		<description>Mommy had to trim my nails as they were getting long again and making click, click sounds on the kit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy had to trim my nails as they were getting long again and making click, click sounds on the kitchen floor whenever I walked on it.

Also, this is kind of funny even though Mommy wasn't too amused by it.  As you know, I have a habit of reaching and/or tapping Mommy's legs while she prepares her meals.  One morning, she had on these yoga pants and I reached out and caught one of my long claws in said pants' leg.  I tried to free myself and in doing so, I pulled her pants down a few inches.  She then tried to free my claw, and her pants fell down even more until I finally got loose.  Hey, everycat, this would have been a funny video on You Tube!!!  Cat pulls down his Mommy's pants.  He-He!!!

So this morning, after the nail trim, she had on those yoga pants again, I tapped her and nothing happened as my nails are nice and short now.

Lastly, I did hiss when she trimmed my nails.  I let her know that I didn't like it one bit.

Well, that's my entry for today!  I hope everycat is having a nice weekend.  We are now as the sun has finally come out all the way!!
YIPPEE!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/772013</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 03:53:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/772013</guid>
		<description>I'm one of the Diary Picks today!  That surely will brighten up this cloudy, cold and wet weekend!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm one of the Diary Picks today!  That surely will brighten up this cloudy, cold and wet weekend!  Thank you, Diary Gal for this pawsome honor!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their concats:

1.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  RIVER & Family - cool comment.

Also, the pet sitter came here to meet Mommy and us kitties 4:30 p.m. yesterday.  Believe me, when I saw him come in the door, I ran upstairs like a bat out of you know where!  I heard Mommy say as I flew by, "that's Merlin, the scared one".  Sure, I'm scared and I'm not going to change being that way.  If someone ever moved into this house, it'll take me a long, long time to warm up to them.  I'm not a greeter like Landy and Sampy.

Anyway, I stayed under the bed most of the time the gentleman was here.  When he and Mommy came upstairs, I was between the wall and the bed.  Then I ran under it as soon as Mommy said, "there's Merlin".

When I went under there Bail was there too but eventually he came out for a few minutes for the sitter to meet him.  He told me that he didn't look scary.

Anyway, I'm praying for a sunny and quite day.  This yucky weather is getting old!!!

Lastly, Mommy's starting to work on our spring pages.  She finished Sampy's and has changed our names back to our original ones.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TIME TO HIDE AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/771705</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:38:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/771705</guid>
		<description>Mommy told me the pet sitter will drop by tomorrow to meet us kitties.  Believe me, he's not meeting ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told me the pet sitter will drop by tomorrow to meet us kitties.  Believe me, he's not meeting me!  I'll be under the bed safe and sound!!

I don't like anyone in the house besides Mommy!  I'm scared!!!

Anyway, that's it.  I don't make a good "Geico" house security panther like in their latest commercial.  I do warn Mommy though by growling that someone's at the door and then I run upstairs.

Have a pawsome Friday, everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FADE TO BLACK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/771249</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:00:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/771249</guid>
		<description>Yikes!  All our navigation buttons have turned black!!  I don't really mind though as I'm a black ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yikes!  All our navigation buttons have turned black!!  I don't really mind though as I'm a black cat and that's my favorite color!!

Lastly, we had a 2 1/2 hour T-storm this morning.  Boy are we glad that thing's over with!!!

Have a pawsome day, everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHECK OUT MY SISTER'S NEW PICS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/769845</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:09:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/769845</guid>
		<description>My sister, Kali, has grown up to be a lovely 6 year old girl as you can see by her pics on my page.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My sister, Kali, has grown up to be a lovely 6 year old girl as you can see by her pics on my page.  She got all the floof whereas our brother and I got shorter, but thicker fur.  Kali lives with Mommy's best friend, Mary, and these were taken not too long ago.  Mommy just made the St. Patrick's frame for Kali this morning.  Enjoy!

Also, Mommy caught another fly.  She used a rolled up old magazine and whacked it good!

Right now, we have the upstairs hallway window open and the one in the computer room.  It's nice and warm today; purrhaps around 65 degrees.  Mommy told me she saw one of those white butterflies fluttering in the backyard!  Spring is just around the corner and we're also on our first day of Daylight Savings Time.  Yep, we sprung forward!  Everycat, don't forget to spring forward if it applies to your area.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I KNOW SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/768629</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Mar 2012 08:37:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/768629</guid>
		<description>The best way I can tell if springtime is around the corner, is I start sneezing a lot! Yep, the poll ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The best way I can tell if springtime is around the corner, is I start sneezing a lot! Yep, the pollen is out there!!! You should have heard me this morning!  Also, there have been some flies in the place.  I caught one, Sampy caught one and so did Mommy.  Of course, Mommy didn't eat her catch.  She should have given it to me instead of throwing it in the trash.

Anyway, today is the coldest day of the weekend.  Yesterday was cloudy in the morning and then it warmed up and got nice around 60 degrees.  Today had a cloudy start and now it's sunny but I don't think it's going over 45 degrees.  That's spring for you!  Bail's right about the floof on the rugs!  His spring sheds make Mommy work overtime with that nasty vacuum cleaner!

Lastly, Bail and I've been playing more with Landy as poor Sampy has a hard time running or wrestling because of his arthritis.  You should see him and Mommy hobble around.  Those two look like they're that old man who wears mountain climbing gear in order to climb the stairs in his house (TV commercial).

Well, that's it for now.  Mommy has to clean our litterboxes and after that, hopefully the rest of us can write something.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SAMPY THINKS HE OWNS MOMMY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/767726</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:14:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/767726</guid>
		<description>Every evening Sampy, Landy and I sleep at Mommy's feet.  When it gets more toward the morning hours, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every evening Sampy, Landy and I sleep at Mommy's feet.  When it gets more toward the morning hours, we head toward her pillows.  This morning Sampy was laying next to her with his head along side of hers on the same pillow!  I walked back and forth from pillow to pillow trying to figure out how to give Mommy her good morning kisses on her chin like I usually do.  Sampy was in the way as his head was close to hers.  I stood on the back portion of the pillow and stared at him.  He lifted his head from the pillow and swung at me three times. That meant, "don't get any closer and I was here first".  MOL!!  He thinks he owns Mommy or something!  This wasn't fun for me as I didn't get to kiss her good morning!

Anyway, I hope Sampy doesn't pull this again tomorrow morning.  Mommy has enough love to go around to all us.  He needs to realize this!

Well, that's it for tonight.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, SAMPY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/763787</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:25:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/763787</guid>
		<description>First of all, I concat Sampy on his DDP today!  Way to go, bro!

Secondly, my sister Kali has a co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I concat Sampy on his DDP today!  Way to go, bro!

Secondly, my sister Kali has a couple new pics added to my page (#8 & #9).  She wishes everycat on Catster a Happy Valentine's Day too!  She's a pretty big girl somewhere around 13-14 lbs, Mommy guesses.  When she last picked her up, she felt like about Bail's weight which is that amount.  She may have gained since then too.  I know I have!

Anyway, enjoy her pics!  

Lastly, I sneaked a long peek at Cammie Rose this morning and both of us said nothing to each other, no hisses nor mews nor growls.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M NOT A DOG!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/763427</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:08:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/763427</guid>
		<description>OMC!  Mommy brought home a big bag of dry dog food!  What gives with this???  I'm not a dog nor are  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  Mommy brought home a big bag of dry dog food!  What gives with this???  I'm not a dog nor are my sibs!  I hope she's not planning on bringing a dog home!  That is NOT cool at all!  This home is for cats only!

Mommy then got on the phone and called the vet's office.  She told them the receptionist gave her the wrong bag of food.  It should have been Royal Canin SO Feline and not Royal Canin SO Canine!  So, she has to go exchange the bags tomorrow.  They did charge her the right amount for the cat food though.

Luckily, there's still some dry left at the house!

Anyway, that's the big adventure for today.  This food mixup is the result of two ladies (Mommy and the receptionist) being tired.  Obviously, both of them had their awareness way down to have made this mistake!

Lastly, Mommy posted this on FB and her best friend, Mary asked, "has any of your boys started barking yet?"

We're all so glad that we didn't chew a big hole in the bag or Mommy wouldn't be able to exchange it. WHEW!

Well, that's it.  Have a lovely Friday night, my friends,

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I CAUGHT A FLY . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/762357</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:37:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/762357</guid>
		<description>I caught a fly today.  Yep, I brought it down and then I ate the thing while Landy watched.  Mommy s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I caught a fly today.  Yep, I brought it down and then I ate the thing while Landy watched.  Mommy saw another one and she pointed at it, "there's another one for you, Merl."  I told her I'd try later on to catch it.  The first one was an appetizer!

Since we've had a few warm days, flies come in the door when Mommy opens it.  I like seeing flies; of course, she doesn't.

Also, her date went well.  The gentleman met her at the new Mexican restaurant up the street, and they both had something called "quesidillas" (sp??).  She had a good time and she hopes he had a good time too.  Of course, he's a cat man so you know he's cool.  He has a mostly white longhair named "Sophie" and her tuxedo-type son named "Dick".  Of course, Dick had two brothers named "Tom" and "Harry" who were adopted. Mommy got a laugh out of that, "Tom, Dick and Harry".

Lastly, I concat Bail on yet another DDP for him.  I wish I knew what his secret was!

Well, I'll be on my way.  Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHO ME??</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/760543</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:59:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/760543</guid>
		<description>Mommy told me that I was one of the Diary Picks today.  I asked, &quot;Who me??&quot;  She showed me my page a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told me that I was one of the Diary Picks today.  I asked, "Who me??"  She showed me my page and the lovely red rosette that I got from my friend "TATE BIEBER".  Is he related to Justin Bieber??

Anyway, thank you Diary Gal for picking me this time around.  January is a lucky month for Bail and I.  It looks like we're taking turns!

I also thank, of course, TATE BIEBER for lovely red rosette;  BUDDIE & Family for their pawsome pawmail; and THE BUSH FURS for their cool comment.

I have to cut this one short as Mommy has to put her makeup on and eat breakfast.

Bye for now.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/759903</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:47:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/759903</guid>
		<description>Happy birthday to me,
Happy birthday to me,
I had some nip
and I'm happeeeeee!

Today is my 6th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy birthday to me,
Happy birthday to me,
I had some nip
and I'm happeeeeee!

Today is my 6th birthday!  OMC!  I'm getting older!  Also, I'm not the baby in the house since Landy came along in 2008.  He'll be five in September!

Again, I thank my pawsome friends INKY and WESLEY & their families for the lovely gifts yesterday!

Today, I thank:  DA Tabbies O Trout Towne for their cool comment, MILO & Family for the yummy cupcake, and ELSA and THE BUSH FURS for their yummy shrimps.

I got to run now as Mommy has to go shopping.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FRIDAY THE 13TH!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/759765</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:41:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/759765</guid>
		<description>Today is Friday the 13th!  It's just a number to me anyway!

Now, tomorrow is a better number; Sat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Friday the 13th!  It's just a number to me anyway!

Now, tomorrow is a better number; Saturday the 14th!  That's my 6th birthday!  I can't believe how old I'm getting!!

I got two early birthday gifts from my pawsome friends:

1.  INKY & Family - cool snowman (of course, he's cool!);
2.  WESLEY & Family - pawsome fur football.

Thank you so much guys!  At first, I thought I was DDP today and HQ forgot to send us an email for it.

Lastly, I purraying for Sampy's itchie issues to go away.  Of course, I don't like the idea of him camping out with Mommy in the computer room all night long.  The other day when they did that, Landy and I were tugging at and meowing at the door.  I'm the best door tugger/shaker ever!

Anyway, I'll be on my way.  Have a pawsome weekend, everycat.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PANTHER BOY SPEAKS AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758813</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jan 2012 04:58:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758813</guid>
		<description>I'm speaking again about another DDP for me!  Today, I'm up there sans Bail!  I got the Diary Limeli ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm speaking again about another DDP for me!  Today, I'm up there sans Bail!  I got the Diary Limelight all to myself along with some other pawsome Catsters!  Thank you Diary Gal for honoring me two days in a row!

I also thank the following pawsome friends for their concats and gifts:

1.  THE BUSH FURS - purrty blue rosette (this was for   
    yesterday'DDP which arrived today);

2.  BUDDIE & Family - paswome pawmail;
3.  INKY - cool comment;
4.  YOLO - cool comment;
5.  GUIDO, the Italian Kitty - cool comment;
6.  MILO - cool comment;
7.  TROOPER & Family - purrty heart;
8.  RIVER - cool comment;
9.  MR. D - cool comment.

Also, Mommy went shopping yesterday (food and clothes) and on her way back, she stopped at a place called "Plato's Diner".  She ordered their pawsomely yummy turkey dinner and brought some home with her.  So, this afternoon, there will be a turkey pawty!  I can't wait!  I'm drooling thinking about it! Of course, after that we're going to watch some movies on the downstairs TV.  I love it when she watches them there so I can snuggle with her on the living room couch.

Lastly, we had an unseasonsably warm day yesterday.  Mommy's neighbor was outside in his shorts and t-shirt while he washed his car.  His friend also was there in his t-shirt and shorts.  Various people walked and jogged the bike path and children ran by, all dressed in short-sleeved tops, t-shirts or light weight jackets.  

When Mommy went out, she wore a summer blouse and a light weight hoodie on top.  Of course, she took a heavier coat and hat with her as the temps were expected to drop later on in the evening.

So this is a very warm January so far!  Mommy jokingly says she and her brother scared the snow and cold weather away by her buying new snow boots and him buying a season pass to his favorite ski resort.

Anyway, that's about it from me.  I hope everycat is having a great weekend.  I know I am!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO, I'M A DIARY PICK TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758659</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jan 2012 05:05:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758659</guid>
		<description>I just found out that Bail and I are in the Diary Limelight today!  How cool is that!  Thank you Dia ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just found out that Bail and I are in the Diary Limelight today!  How cool is that!  Thank you Diary Gal for honoring both of us today!

I also, thank my pawsome friends for their concats and gifts:

1.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  EMILY - cool brussel ball; 
3.  GLEEK - cool comment;
4.  MILO - cool comment;
5.  MILO & MALLIE - cool football.

Also, I helped Mommy make the bed this morning.  I just love tunneling under the sheets and blankies, and when she tickles my tummy, I get so turned on!  My motor goes up to full throttle!

Also, Sampy and I had a nip pawty Thursday night.  That Whisker City stuff is "kick tail" nip!  I hope mommy throws another catnip pawty tonight!

Lastly, we're going to have a another warm day today, but not as warm as yesterday.  Still, it's not warm enough to open the windows.

Well, that's about it.  Have a pawsome weekend, my friends!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY DIARY PICK, BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758099</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:13:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/758099</guid>
		<description>First of all, I extend my happy diary pick day to Bail!  He's the first one in our furmily to land a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I extend my happy diary pick day to Bail!  He's the first one in our furmily to land a DDP for 2012!  Way to go!

Also, my nails are nice and trim (even though I hated the process).  They don't bother me nor Mommy when I scratch on her legs right now because my claws don't get caught in her jeans or jammies!  

I know she hated that and kept telling me to "stop it, Merl, you're shredding my clothes."

Anyway, I'm going to run now.  It's cold and I'm going back to my vent or maybe try out the new blankie.

Purrs & Breeps & wishes for a pawsome 20121!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT IS IT WITH CATS AND WET HUMAN CLOTHES, ETC.?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/757347</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:57:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy washed something called a &quot;scarf hat&quot;.  It was machine washable and had to be laid flat to dry ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy washed something called a "scarf hat".  It was machine washable and had to be laid flat to dry.  She laid it flat on a towel on the dining room table and guess who had to sit on it.

Mommy asked, "what is it with cats with wet human clothes?"  She went on, "Our angel Isis used to love to lay on my wet sweaters.  Does it feel good or what???"

I looked at her funny and got up from the wet scarf hat and jumped upon the little table where she sat paying bills.  I stomped on some of the bill stubs and my paw stuck in something wet and soggy.  I did the kitty paw shake dance on the table.  Mommy found this tan-colored soggy stuff and at first she thought it was a juicy hairball.  Upon further examination, she noted it was a piece of fallen cinnamon chex-type of cereal she had eaten 1/2 hour ago.  

I suppose I was naughty this morning.  Oh well!  I just like following Mommy all around and checking out whatever she does in the dining room or kitchen, mostly. 

Anyway, I hope everycat had a lovely Catmas! I look forward to the new year as I had my 6th birthday on January 14th!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN NAUGHTY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/755659</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:10:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/755659</guid>
		<description>Every time Mommy goes into the kitchen to prepare her meals, I poke her on her legs with my paws  A  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every time Mommy goes into the kitchen to prepare her meals, I poke her on her legs with my paws  A lot of times my claws get caught in her jeans or whatever slacks or pajama bottoms she's wearing.  Twice I've reached too high and clawed her butt!  OUCH! she said to that!  She keeps telling me to stop and I don't want to listen to her.  She also says if I ate the food she gives me and not only lick off the gravy, I wouldn't be begging her all the time.

Mommy, it's not only food I'm looking for.  Sometimes it's NIP!!  She does give in and gives me NIP a lot of times and not Not moist food as there's always dry food left out for me and the others.  

Anyway, I'll keep mine short.  Have a pawsome day, everycat.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A CATMAS STORY AGAIN FOR MOMMY'S BIRTHDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/754795</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:57:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/754795</guid>
		<description>Mommy's birthday is tomorrow, December 18th.  I'm giving this present to her early as I always do ev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's birthday is tomorrow, December 18th.  I'm giving this present to her early as I always do every year. In keeping up with tradition, I again post "A Catmas Pawty" that I wrote when I was a young dude. Here goes:

A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Panther Boy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early. Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet. Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I always sleep every night. I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room. The door was open slightly. I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out. I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying! Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn! Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps. Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock. Others stood and talked while they drank varying Catnip type drinks: Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice). 

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head. I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell in here on this Catmas Eve. All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much. I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me. Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance. They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following: The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat. But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face. She was smiling up at me . . . . .

The End

So, there you go. I was young and little almost five years ago when I wrote this story.  Every year, I'm bigger than the year before. I'm the biggest cat in the furmily.  I was 16.3 on my last vet check earlier this year. In March of 2006, (when I joined Catster) I was a little guy of 2 1/2 months old.  Happy Birthday Mommy. This is my present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs & Breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HELPING MOMMY MAKE THE BED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/753751</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:37:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/753751</guid>
		<description>I watched Mommy strip her bed and put on the clean bottom sheet.  Then Landy and I jumped up to help ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I watched Mommy strip her bed and put on the clean bottom sheet.  Then Landy and I jumped up to help her finish her task. Our way of doing this was to lay side by side in middle of her bed.  Landy being a pest, sniffed me where I didn't want to be sniffed.  I gave him a good swat and he backed off and jumped into the window perch to watch the birdies in the redbud tree.  Good!

I finally let Mommy put on the top sheet, but I wouldn't let her finish putting on the blanket.  She said, "that calls for a video" and went to get her camcorder.  In fact, I posed for three videos and I understand these will be loaded onto my page and even FB!  These are pretty good movies as my eyes didn't glow like most of my photos.  And my purrrrrrrrrrr was very loud, I kissed the lens in one, and pawed at it in another.

Also, we have new Catmas pictures that will be put up very soon.

Have a pawsome weekend, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS TO LANDY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/752967</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Dec 2011 04:05:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/752967</guid>
		<description>I extend my high-five to Landy for getting in the Diary Limelight today!  Way to go, nutty bro!

I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I extend my high-five to Landy for getting in the Diary Limelight today!  Way to go, nutty bro!

I never thought of playing with fallen food or even leaves like Bail does.  I love catnip and boxing Landy's butt.  That's my entertainment.  Once in a while I run up and down the stairs chasing Landy or Bail.  And if Mommy waves a toy with feathers on it or a string, I'll play with that!  As to toy mousies and balls, I don't play with those anymore.

Anyway, I'm going to keep this one short.  Mommy has to get ready for work.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY THANKSGIVING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/751336</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:09:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/751336</guid>
		<description>As many may know, I'm scared when visitors come to the house or even yet, a plain old knock at the d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As many may know, I'm scared when visitors come to the house or even yet, a plain old knock at the door gets me running and growling.  I'm terrified each time and go upstairs to seek sancturary under Mommy's big bed.

So when there came a knock at the door and voices downstairs twice (Mommy's friend Mary to stay for several hours, and another knock at the door which turned out to be Mommy's neighbor delivering a home made sweet potato pie), I stayed upstairs and hid.

Later that evening, I got brave and decided to come out from under the bed and lay at the top landing of the stairs.  When Mommy turned on the stairway light, she saw me laying there with my green eyes glowing.  She motioned to her friend to come and look at who was "getting brave".  Mary spoke soothingly to me and I didn't move at all.  I watched closely, though. Now, that's brave for me to not run and hide.  This is a first time for me.  Mommy told me that she hopes I will eventually push past my fear of visitors and come downstairs like Sampy and Landy do.

Anyway, I got some turkey last night, and it was PAWSOME!  It got my motor revving full force and I wanted more and more of that yummy stuff.  Mommy says there's still a little turkey left and tonight we'll have more.

I hope everycat had a pawsome Thanksgiving and got to have some tastes of turkey.  If you didn't, you're surely missing something that's out of this world!

Purrs & Breeps to all, 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THROW PILLOW SLEEPER AND CHICKEN LOVER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/749032</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:59:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/749032</guid>
		<description>Lately, Mommy has been finding one of the throw pillows flipped down on the living room couch.  Ever ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lately, Mommy has been finding one of the throw pillows flipped down on the living room couch.  Everytime she puts it back into place, the next day she finds it down again.  Yep, I'm the culprit.  I'll fess up to this one.  I love napping on this soft little brown pillow.  Mommy saw me laying there today, in fact.

Also, I've taken a liking to the pre-cooked chickens Mommy brings home.  This is the first type of meat that'll I'll eat.  Out of the cat food meat, I only suck off the gravy.  Of course, I eat salmon.

Lastly, I took a nice leap up to the cabinet above the 'fridge again.  I looked down and saw Landy staring up at me.  I suppose he was thinking I was too big and old to still be able to leap that high.  Nosiree, not me!  I got a lot of leaping power still in me!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M NOT USED TO THIS NEW TIME CHANGE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/747881</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Nov 2011 16:56:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/747881</guid>
		<description>I suppose everycat has heard about how Sampy and I woke up mommy at 4:00 a.m. today.  She told us to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I suppose everycat has heard about how Sampy and I woke up mommy at 4:00 a.m. today.  She told us to go back to sleep because the clocks were changed back; it wasn't 5:00 a.m. yet (the time we usually are in her face).

I don't think I'll get used to this time change.  My tummy alarm goes off at 5:00 a.m. and that's what I thought it was.

Also, that Willow cat was on our back porch this afternoon.  All of us guycats wanted to check her out.  Bail and I waved at her.  Sampy sang to her, and Landy went crazy over her.  He couldn't stop staring at her.  I think he's in love.

Anyway, I'm going to keep this one short.  Mommy wants to grab something to eat.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SINCE I'M THE WIZARD IN THE HOUSE . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/746599</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:19:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/746599</guid>
		<description>I'm Merlin, the great and powerful wizard and I'm going to wave my wand at the sky to make all this  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Merlin, the great and powerful wizard and I'm going to wave my wand at the sky to make all this cold weather go away!

The weather people were saying this time of the year in Maryland is supposed to be 60 degrees.  NOT yesterday! We got 37 degrees while it was snowing that "white rain" as Mommy calls it.  After the wet snow was over, the temps dropped more to give us our first frost.

Today it's supposed to hit 47 degrees.  As to Halloween, it should go into the 50's (hopefully the upper 50's).

Because of all this cold, I've been sleeping with Mommy all week.  

Anyway, I'm going to take a nap.  Have a good day and if you live where it's cold, purrlease keep warm!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DOUBLE DIARY PICK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/744871</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:01:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/744871</guid>
		<description>Landy and I are both in the Diary Spotlight today, paw in paw!  Thank you Diary Gal for this honor! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy and I are both in the Diary Spotlight today, paw in paw!  Thank you Diary Gal for this honor!

My diary about our fun time surely worked.  She also liked Landy's diary about the new litterbox.

I also thank our good friends Buddie & Family for their pawsome pawmail concats for my DDP!

I'm going to keep this short as Landy needs a turn and then it's breakfast time.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CAT CRAZIES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/744464</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:03:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/744464</guid>
		<description>Landy had a case of the cat crazies this morning so I decided to join him in his antics.  He was run ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy had a case of the cat crazies this morning so I decided to join him in his antics.  He was running around in the kitchen and dining room so I ran after him and bopped him on the tail and butt.  He came after me and we started a nice wrestling match.  He then broke loose and ran into the living room and ducked under the big red chair.  I saw his tail sticking out so I bopped that a good one.  Then, to my surprise, he launched himself (sliding on his back and flailing his front paws at me)from under the couch's dust ruffle.  I never seen any of us do this trick.  I think only he can do this!  Anyway, we started another wrestling match and then he went back under the couch.  It was then that I gave up.  That little guy surely tires me out and I'm only a year older; of course I'm 6 lbs heavier!

Anyway, that was our fun time this morning.

Lastly, I kind of like that new litterbox.  I'm a big kitty so it's going to become my favorite next to the other big uncovered one.  I also like the new sissel mat that one of the litterboxes sits.

Have a nice weekend everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HERE WE GO AGAIN!  THIS TIME IT'S MY TURN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/743518</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:10:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/743518</guid>
		<description>I just wrote a nice rap song for Cammie today and went to save it, to no avail!  The &quot;logon&quot; fleas s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wrote a nice rap song for Cammie today and went to save it, to no avail!  The "logon" fleas sucked it up!

I'm appawled to the max!  So, all diaries will be short and not original until this issue is fixed.  They'll all be boring tests. I know I don't want to waste anymore time having a nice diary vanish again.

Concats Cam . . 

This is a test.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/742862</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011 18:52:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/742862</guid>
		<description>Because Halloween is almost here, Mommy has started putting up our decor.  Me first, of course, beca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Because Halloween is almost here, Mommy has started putting up our decor.  Me first, of course, because I'm the black cat of the household and the wise wizard Merlin. Check out my first pic which was done by Wilson J. Scooter's very talented Mom last year.

The rest of our Halloween pages, along with backgrounds, will be done during this weekend.  We're using a lot of our old pics and some new ones will be forthcoming.

Purrs & Breeps, 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A FOUR CAT NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/742324</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Oct 2011 18:07:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night was a four cat night; me and Bail on Mommy's left side and Sampy and Landy on her right.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was a four cat night; me and Bail on Mommy's left side and Sampy and Landy on her right.  We had her pinned down in that bed!  She had a hard time getting out when it was time to get up.

It was so cold that Mommy turned on the heat and still it was cold.  Tomorrow's supposed to get a tad warmer, thank goodness.

Also, we had a salmon pawty tonight.  I didn't want any this time.  Bail and Landy were the only ones who joined Mommy at the pawty.

Anyway, I'm tired. 

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HAD A NIP-FILLED WEEKEND</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/740782</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:50:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/740782</guid>
		<description>I had the best weekend ever!  I had several nip-trips along with Sampy (he's the other nip-crazy kit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had the best weekend ever!  I had several nip-trips along with Sampy (he's the other nip-crazy kitty in the household!)  This nip is from Whisker City, and it's "kick tail".  I love it when Mommy decided to throw a nip pawty for us!

Also, after Friday, the weather turned out not too bad.  No rain and the sun came out for a while each day.  

Anyway, I'm keeping mind short.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SLOWLY BUT SURELY PART II</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/739285</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:28:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/739285</guid>
		<description>I understand I did another diary title called &quot;Slowly but Surely&quot; as noted by the computer so I call ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I understand I did another diary title called "Slowly but Surely" as noted by the computer so I called this one "Part II".  I don't remember what the other one was about.  Purrhaps it was the same subject matter as Mommy's working on our autumn decor and re-ordering our pics.  Boy oh boy, are the picture fleas hopping about!  It's slower than molasses in wintertime as our computer keeps freezing up when she wants to get this all accomplished.  Mommy's got a short fuse when it comes to the computer freeing up all the time.  I keep hearing her yell, "COME ON!!" and she says the "on" like this "ONNNNNNNNNN".

Also, it was a three cat night two nights in a row.  It's been unseasonably cold this weekend.  Usually during mid September, the temps are between 70 and 85 degrees.  We're ready for it to warm up the rest of this month.  Let it drop into the lower 60's in October.

Anyway, I'm going to let Mommy finish working on our pages.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS BAIL!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/738469</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:00:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/738469</guid>
		<description>Concats Bail!!! Way to go on being DDP the day after Sampy got it!  We're on a roll!

Also, Landy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Concats Bail!!! Way to go on being DDP the day after Sampy got it!  We're on a roll!

Also, Landy was asking for it this morning so I gave it to him.  I was on the top of the kitchen cabinet and he had to follow me up there.  I wasn't pleased about that so I swung at him!  I don't want to share my kitchen perch with him.  Sure, he can go up there but not when I'm up there!  Anyway, when he jumped down to the top of the 'fridge, I bopped him in the tail and butt a few times.  Then he jumped down and I came down.  When I was next to him, he wanted to finish what I started on top of the cabinet.  He swung at me so I chased him into an open cat carrier.  The little whimp didn't come out either.  Eventually, I gave up and walked away.  Look out next time, Landy . . . 

Basically the rest of my day went fine.  The weather has been purrfect for Mommy's whole "staycation".

That's about it from me.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THAT VACUUM CLEANER HAS GOT TO GO!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/738325</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:37:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't like that new vacuum cleaner Mommy bought.  It's too loud and scary.  Early this evening she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't like that new vacuum cleaner Mommy bought.  It's too loud and scary.  Early this evening she decided to do the downstairs.  As soon as I saw that beast and even before she plugged its long rubbery tail into the wall socket, I was off and running.

I was gone a long time even after she finished vacuuming the whole downstairs.  In fact, I missed my dinner.  Of course, Mommy had some waiting for me when I came downstairs from my hidey-hole somewhere in the house.

Also, I concat Sampy on his DDP today!  Woo-hoo, Sampy!!

Anyway, I can't believe where the time has gone!  It's bedtime now!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STILL HANGING IN THERE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/735186</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:26:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/735186</guid>
		<description>I'm the last one to report tonight.  Mommy's been &quot;camped&quot; out on Channel 4 news which is updating t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the last one to report tonight.  Mommy's been "camped" out on Channel 4 news which is updating the coverage on this nasty, windy lady called "Irene".  She's blowing all her wind up and down the east coast from North Carolina to New Hampshire (I believe that's what they said).

We're supposed to get the brunt of this around midnight. Right now, the wind has died down. Guaranteed, it'll pick up.  That's when we'll loose power, I'm very sure.

I send all my loud motor purrs to all in the path of Irene; us included.  We're riding it out!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl

Stay Safe, Stay Safe, Stay Safe, Stay Safe, Stay Safe!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SUNDAY BELLY RUB SESSION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/733946</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:58:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/733946</guid>
		<description>Mommy gave me a bunch of nice belly rubs this afternoon while I was laying on the dining room table  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy gave me a bunch of nice belly rubs this afternoon while I was laying on the dining room table (I like to lay here because the ceiling fan blows on top of me).  Anyway, after she gave me these belly rubs, my tail flipped over the side of the table and I felt something swat at it.  Of course, it was none other than Landy.  I sat up and gave him a mean look.  Then I counted to ten and decided I didn't want to fight with him.  I let it go.  Wasn't that nice of me??

Lastly, we had a three hour t-storm.  It started around 12:30 and ended around 3:30 p.m.  The first half wasn't as nasty.  The second half was loud with lots of lightning.  Our power flicked off for a second then went back on.  Boy are we glad we didn't lose power!

That's about it from me.  I'm tired.  I think I'll sleep in the car carrier downstairs.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A VIEW FROM MY MOUNTAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/732462</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:55:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/732462</guid>
		<description>When Mommy was eating her late breakfast, I jumped upon the kitchen cabinet which is located above t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy was eating her late breakfast, I jumped upon the kitchen cabinet which is located above the 'fridge.  At five years old, I can still get up there with only two jumps; one from the floor to the little counter top near the 'fridge and then straight up to the cabinet above it.  Of course, when I do this second part of my leap, I put my two front paws around the ledge of said top cabinet and hoist the rest of me up and over.  She asked, "Merl why do you do this when the camcorder is upstairs?"  I just stared at her . . .

Anyway, not much going on with me except I'm glad that it's a cooler weekend.  It rained off and on yesterday and today. A few minutes ago we had a 20 minute downpour and now the sun's out.  No t-storms today, though.  Yesterday we had a t-storm.

Lastly, I'm so glad that our diaries are flea-free!

Purrs & Breeps,


Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LOUD NASTY NOISE ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730435</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:32:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730435</guid>
		<description>I don't like that new vacuum cleaner Mommy has!  It's way too loud and it has a headlight on it.  It ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't like that new vacuum cleaner Mommy has!  It's way too loud and it has a headlight on it.  It looks like some kind of Cyclops that howls!  Believe me,I hid under the couch when she started that thing up!

Later on when she put the monster back into its lair, I came out from under the couch and was ready for some belly rubs.  I don't get affection much from my sibs.  Mommy's the one who rubs me and I lick her.  You won't catch me licking any of my bros or sister; only Mommy!  If my sibs try to lick me, I draw back and give them a nasty look.  I don't like to be licked at all!!  

Also, I gave Mommy a bit of a scare yesterday morning as I kept licking at my private area (I did this a lot when that evil Crystal Struvite visited me).  Fortunately, I'm okay.  I just wanted to clean myself nice and good as I had some pee stuck to me.

Anyway, we're still purraying for rain around here.  I think we had about four drops of rain for the whole month of July.  I'm surprised that they haven't put a ban on water usage yet.

Have a pawsome weekend, my friends!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, I'M DDP TODAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730211</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:52:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730211</guid>
		<description>Happy Friday!!  Indeed it is 'cause I'm DDP today.  In fact, I'm second in line!!  Thank you Diary G ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Friday!!  Indeed it is 'cause I'm DDP today.  In fact, I'm second in line!!  Thank you Diary Gal for picking me!

Also, I thank the following furiends for their concats, kind words and gifts as follows:

1.  BLIZZARD & Family - purrty blue rosette;
2.  MORTICIA - yummy watermelon;
3.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
4.  HOOCH & Crew - purrty blue rosette;
5.  DA TABBIES O TROUT TOWNE - cool comment;
6.  MR. SAM - cool comment;
7.  SIMON - pawsome pawmail;
8.  SERENA - cool comment;
9.  THE BUSH FURS - cool comment.

Also, Mommy met our new neighbor yesterday evening.  Unfortunately, the new neighbor is a woman.  Yep, Mommy's Prince Charming didn't end up moving next door!  Note to Mommy:  Waiting for Prince Charming to come along doesn't work!

Also, I love turkey cold cuts and hope Mommy picks up some of that tonight!  Of course, she only gives us little tastes.

Lastly, the upper 90's temps are back along with its nasty buddy, humidity!  No open windows for us again today.  The rest of the week should be a little cooler in the lower 90's with lower humidity.  Still we haven't had much rain around here.  The grass is taking forever to grow and some of it is brown.

That's about it.  I'll add my concat/gift list later on today.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NEW NEIGHBOR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730054</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:43:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/730054</guid>
		<description>We got a new neighbor.  We don't know who it is yet as we've only seen their car in the driveway and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got a new neighbor.  We don't know who it is yet as we've only seen their car in the driveway and a Direct TV truck pulled out front.  It looks like whoever it is will be staying longer and not be some wild pawting college frat boys.  Mommy told me she's hoping it's a professional older gentleman.
  
Also, after dinner, I was laying on the dining room table below the ceiling fan.  Landy jumped up there and I gave him a good swat to the butt.  I wish he'd get the message that I don't want him up there in "my" space when I'm there.

Anyway, I'm ready for bed.  Have a pawsome night, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE FOOD-TASTROPHIE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/729530</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:12:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/729530</guid>
		<description>Mommy went to pick up my Royal Canin SO last night from the vet's.  When she approached the receptio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy went to pick up my Royal Canin SO last night from the vet's.  When she approached the receptionist's desk, she told her that she came to pick up my special food.  The lady then got the bag of food and brought it back and set it upon the counter.  Mommy had her check already written and the receptionist said:  I suppose you want a receipt too!"  Mommy told her "yes".  The lady abruptly grabbed the check out of Mommy's hand and was huffing and puffing.  When the receipt was printed out, she placed it upon the bag of food and said, "there you go."  

Mommy was so upset about this whole ordeal that she didn't thank the receptionist.  Frankly, Mommy told me that rude people don't deserve a thank you.  Also, there were many people in the waiting room and Mommy didn't want to make a scene by confronting the lady about her rudeness.

Mommy's doesn't like being subjected to rudeness like this.  She's been taking us kitties to this vet since we were born and she also took our angels Bentley, Jasmine Bibette, Max and Isis there too.  That means she's been their client for over 20 years.  She's upset and hopes this lady quits or retires soon as she's grouchy, rude and not the type of personality who should be working at a front desk and dealing with the public.

Maybe I should go there on my own and HISS at her to set her straight!!!

Anyway, Mommy's thinking seriously of picking up my food on every other Friday in the a.m. instead of the p.m. so she doesn't have to deal with that rude lady anymore (she works the p.m. shift).

Lastly, it's hot and Bail and I are hanging out in the living room.  We have chosen to sleep around and under the coffee table.

I hope everycat is staying cool and safe in this weather.  Tell your pawrents to keep the water dishes full with nice cool water.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATNIP TRIP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/728037</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 08:34:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/728037</guid>
		<description>Today I had a catnip trip about an hour ago.  It was PAWSOME!  I wish Mommy would pass out this dyno ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I had a catnip trip about an hour ago.  It was PAWSOME!  I wish Mommy would pass out this dynomite stuff a bit more often than she does.  She's no fun!

Also, I have a feeling my nails are going to be trimmed soon; maybe even today.  I hate nail trims and I'm the hardest cat to give these trims to besides Cam.  She and I always give Mommy a hard time by yowling, kicking and squirming!

Also, we've been having lowely weather all weekend.  It's been in the upper 80's and doesn't feel that hot as the humidity is lower than it was all week.

Anyway, I'm going back to my favorite place to sleep in the summer; the dining room floor as the ceiling fan is in that room

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHERE DID JUNE GO??</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/727341</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jul 2011 19:33:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/727341</guid>
		<description>Where did June go?  I can't believe that tomorrow is the 4th of July!!!  

I hope everycat and the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Where did June go?  I can't believe that tomorrow is the 4th of July!!!  

I hope everycat and their families are having a pawsome and safe 4th of July weekend!!

We're all on a "stay-cation" and just hanging around in the house.  Of course, Mommy went out both days to buy cat food and litter and food for herself.

Tomorrow will be the big fireworks display at the University of Maryland.  Of course, she hopes to make it there this year.

Other than that, there's not much going on around her except it's hot and sticky again with severe T-storms that happened earlier.

Well, that's all from me. 

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LOVE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/725903</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:52:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/725903</guid>
		<description>Purrsonal things I love:

1.  Gravy on moist cat food;
2.  Belly rubs;
3.  My back and sides com ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Purrsonal things I love:

1.  Gravy on moist cat food;
2.  Belly rubs;
3.  My back and sides combed;
4.  Licking Mommy to wake her up in the morning.

Anyway, I thought I'd share this.  

Today, is a rain all day type of day.  That means, a lot of sleeping will be going on.

Have a pawsome Monday, my Catster friends.

Purrs & Breep,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VIDEO STAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/724335</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Jun 2011 09:50:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/724335</guid>
		<description>I'm also a video star (I photobombed Landy's video) and I did one of my own.  Of course, we're havin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm also a video star (I photobombed Landy's video) and I did one of my own.  Of course, we're having problems loading these videos anywhere but our computer.  Mommy just had a brainstorm and will see if she can export them into Picassa as all our pictures come from there.  You can load videos there too.

Wish her luck.  She's about to return the camera thinking it's faulty.  It may be Flip Video program's aren't compatible with any of the websites she has accounts with (even though it's instruction pamphlet says FB is compatible).

As to anything else, I've been sleeping a lot in the hallway cat tree.  If I gain any more weight, I won't be able to squeeze into it.  Believe me, it's a tight fit!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE GREEN CAT TREE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/724097</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Jun 2011 19:02:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/724097</guid>
		<description>I rarely sit or sleep in the green cat tree.  This evening, I decided to do so and Landy tried to ju ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I rarely sit or sleep in the green cat tree.  This evening, I decided to do so and Landy tried to jump in with me.  I didn't want him there, so I bopped him in the britches a couple times.  He got the message and jumped down.  You see, I'm nobody's cuddle buddy except for Mommy.  In the colder weather, I lay closer to my bros and never cuddle with them. Again, I only cuddle with Mommy (lay next to her legs)!

Anyway, it's been a pawsome day today!  The weather is purrfect and I hope it stays this way!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ADDITIONAL THANK YOU'S, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/723509</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 May 2011 06:56:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/723509</guid>
		<description>Wowza, did I ever have a blast being COTD yesterday!  I got a lot of cool gifts, 150 treats, 3 frien ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wowza, did I ever have a blast being COTD yesterday!  I got a lot of cool gifts, 150 treats, 3 friends' requests, 1 lovely picture of me, and 2 more corralings.  My additional thank you's are as follows:

1.  REANAN - Share the Love rosette;
2.  TYSON - Share the Love rosette;
3.  MISSY & Family - yummy hot dog;
4.  BLIZZARD - cool comment;
5.  GIMLI & Family - lovely furever crown;
6.  MICHEAL - cool comment.

Also, late last night while us kitties were in the master bedroom we heard human male voices outside.  Mommy went to the window and looked out (Bail and Landy were sitting on window perch of this window).  In her words it went like this:

  "These two young men, who were up to no good, walked into my front yard and took a rolled up newspaper that was laying on the ground and hurled it at the windshield of an oncoming car.  The driver of the car didn't stop, and I don't blame them.  The young men also said "who's that?" when they saw me looking out the window.  I moved behind the curtain and shut the window mostly so they couldn't see me anymore.  Bail and Landy took off as they were scared. The men went to the pile of "stuff" that the neighbors had left at the side of their yard (they cleaned up the house and moved)which is close to my driveway.  Being scared that they would try to hurl something from that junk pile at my car, I yelled LOUDLY and DEEPLY in a scary man's voice, "HEY".  It worked!  They took one thing and took off.  I didn't care if they took stuff from that pile of junk.  I was afraid they would vandalize my car as they hurled the rolled up newspaper at a passing car."

She told us she would have called "911" if they stayed and did something to her car or anything else or even the vacant house next door.

Never a dull moment around this neighborhood late at night!  That's when the weirdos come out and are looking for trouble.  One time someone busted the other neighbor's car window and broke the sideview mirror on Mommy's old Dodge Neon.  They may be the same ones who vandalized the purrty hubcab Christmas tree the man up the street had in his front yard.  There's also some weirdo who lets off fireworks at 3:00 a.m.!  Can you believe that?  This used to be a nice quite neighborhood Mommy says.

On a happier note, she will be going to her friend's barbeque/pool pawty this afternoon/night.  She's excited!

Also, it's going to be a hot one today in the upper 80's with high humidity!  YIKES, its frizzy fur and hair time for Bail and Mommy!!!  I'm glad I'm a shorthair and don't have to deal with that!

Anyway, again, I hope all my friends are having a pawsome Memorial Day weekend!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M CAT OF THE DAY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/723401</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 May 2011 04:47:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/723401</guid>
		<description>What a pawsome purrprise!!  I'm Cat of the Day today!  This is a great way to start the Memorial Day ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a pawsome purrprise!!  I'm Cat of the Day today!  This is a great way to start the Memorial Day Weekend!  Thank you HQ for this honor!

Also, I got a couple "Share the Love" gifts, and TATE is the only one can I tell who sent it because his name was on the email. Thank you Tate!  The other one I can't tell who sent it as there was no name with the email, and there are other gifts from before on my page which can't be opened because of rosette fleas (their names can be seen though). I tried giving myself a treat, to no avail.  Is anycat having this problem?  Or is it our computer being weird?

Anyway, if anycat sends a "Share the Love" rosette, I'll do a group thank you for that as I can't tell who sent it unless their email has their name on it  (of course, I could write down the names I have on my page from previous gifts, and any new additions will be my current gifts. But I think that'll be a lot of work searching each time).  I don't think there should be a problem with opening up comments or pawmails.  Regular rosettes are easier to track down, but still I can't open those either.  This is a bummer because I can't read the lovely messages I'll be getting from my furiends :(

This calls for an email to Top Cat to see if he can exterminate those fleas!

Also, Mommy's on a three day "staycation".  Tomorrow she'll be going to a barbeque/pool pawty at her friend/co-worker's house.  There's going to be a lot of Jamaican food too!  Mommy loves spicey food!!

All the other days, she'll be going through more "stuff" and taking it to AMVets today, and if there's more stuff left over, she'll make another trip out there next weekend.

Other than that, us kitties are on a "staycation" along with Mommy.  We'll guard the house while she's at her pawty tomorrow!

Here's my thank you list:

1.  TATE - "Share the Love" rosette;
2.  HOOCH & CREW - American Flag;
3.  JOBEL & Family - cool baseball;
4.  VIVIEN - cute ladybug;
5.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
6.  BLIZZARD & Family - cool comment;
7.  RILEY - yummy watermelon;
8.  GIMLI - lovely furever crown;
9.  TESSA - "Share the Love" (she had her name attached to  
    email;
10. A lot of "Share the Love" rosettes from I'm not sure as
    our rosettes won't open still;
11. PRINCESS - yummy shrimp;
12. MINERVA LUCILLE - purrty heart;
13. MEEKO BUSH - purrty blue rosette;
14. MANY TOES - cool comment;
15. GRACE - pawsome pawmail and my new #1 pic (she also gave me
    a tip on how to view my rosettes elsewhere so my thanks for
    the "Share the Love" rosettes are: SIR SONNY BONO, LUKE &
    Family, PLATELICKER & Family, BLIZZARD & Family & FRISKIE
    & Family; OREO & Family;

16. MISSY & Family - purrty heart;
17. MILO & Family - cool comment;
18. MICHEAL - cool comment;
19. SEVERIAN & Family - cool comment;
20. CODY & Family - cool comment;
21. SAM & Hearts - cool comment;
22. MERLIN - pawsome pawmail from Merlin "from Land Down Under";
23. COLORADO - cool comment.

Lastly, I wish everycat a safe and pawsome Memorial Day Weekend!!!  Pawty Hawty, as I say!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>KEEPING COOL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/723076</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 May 2011 22:08:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I love laying in front of fans!  I lay on my back, spread my legs, and let the wind blow on my chest ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love laying in front of fans!  I lay on my back, spread my legs, and let the wind blow on my chest and tummy.  Yep, I know how to keep cool.  If it gets any hotter, I like to lay on the dining room table and let the ceiling fan blow on me.  So far, it hasn't been hot enough to do that.

I also have been sneezing early in the morning.  It never happens any other part of the day.  I suppose this stuff called pollen is the culprit.

Lastly, Landy has been wanting to play with me lately 'cause Sampy doesn't want to because his fur hasn't grown all the way back yet (tender to his bunny kicks).  I gave Landy what he wanted too by chasing him good!

I also pray and purr that everycat and their families who are in the path of these awful tornadoes are safe!  The weather has been very scary lately!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY NEW PICS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/721627</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 May 2011 18:08:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I got new pics too!  It's been quite some time since I've let Mommy do a photo shoot of me.  I'm cam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got new pics too!  It's been quite some time since I've let Mommy do a photo shoot of me.  I'm camera shy and either walk away, look down or turn my head to the side.  I also don't like the flash!

Anyway, enjoy my new pics.  I'm handsome!  Mommy may use some of these pics in upcoming holiday frames, and I can't wait to see those!

Also, I'm glad Sampy's back to normal.  It took him a week to start walking right.

I'm going to keep this one short.  Have a nice night, everycat.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>QUICK UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/720563</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:33:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/720563</guid>
		<description>My vet visit is overwith.  I'm glad of that!  I get very nervous when I see other people besides Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My vet visit is overwith.  I'm glad of that!  I get very nervous when I see other people besides Mommy and also I don't like riding in the car.  I wailed the whole way there.

While I was at the vet's, I behaved myself; no growls nor hisses nor scratching anyone.  I only did the nervous shed all over the examining room table, and my paw pads were sweaty!  I was a quite boy while I was in the examining room.

As to my health:  I weigh a whopping 16.30 lbs.  No wonder Mommy's back hurts sometimes when she picks me up!  Also, my heart is fine.  I have one chipped upper fang (the tip is missing), and I have a little bit of tartar on my molars.  The vet put some poultry flavored toothpaste on said teeth which I didn't like even though the taste wasn't bad.  

Lastly, I don't need to go on a diet as my weight is in proportion to my size.  I'm a L o n g kitty and big boned too.

Well, that's about it.  I don't have any shots due until 2013!!  That's good!

Well, I got to go back to bed.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SATURDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/720362</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:57:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/720362</guid>
		<description>Again, tomorrow (it's Friday here now), Mommy has scheduled a vet visit for me.  This is for only a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Again, tomorrow (it's Friday here now), Mommy has scheduled a vet visit for me.  This is for only a yearly physical exam.  I'll also get weighed.  Mommy thinks I weigh between 14-16 lbs.  We'll see.  The last time I was at the vet, I had those horrible Struvite cystals and my weight was 13.9 lbs.  She truly believes I'm much heavier now.  She also said if she can't find a parking spot in front, she's going to have to put me and my carrier on the "dolly" and wheel me because picking me up for that long walk may hurt her back.  Yep, I'm a big panther boy now!!

Anyway, we made it through all those tornado scares we had around here.  The closest one to us was spotted at Andrews Air Force Base and didn't "touch down".  Photos were shown on the news Wednesday night.

We are praying and purring for the people and their pets in Alabama and other states who were victims of these horrid storms.  April has been a disasterous month, and we pray the ones to come aren't like that.

Well, I got to go now. Sorry, we haven't been around lately (storms and Mommy being too tired).

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SAMPY'S NOT THE ONLY ONE . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/719521</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:09:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/719521</guid>
		<description>I have a vet's appointment next Saturday.  Therefore, Sampy's not the only one who has a doctor's ap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a vet's appointment next Saturday.  Therefore, Sampy's not the only one who has a doctor's appointment coming up.

There's nothing wrong with me except that I weigh a ton (Mommy says this of course, not me!).  Really,I think I weigh 15 or 16 lbs.  This appointment is only for a physical exam as I have no shots due until 2013!  That's good to hear!  I'm not in the mood to be poked with any needles!!!

Anyway, I've been doing fine on my Royal Canin SO for about two years.  That stuff does the job of keeping that nastly Crystal lady away!

Well, that's about it for now.  I feel a nap coming on . . .

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PURRPRISE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/718524</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:06:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/718524</guid>
		<description>I'm Diary Pick today!  I can't believe it!  thank you Diary Gal for picking me today!!

I haven't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Diary Pick today!  I can't believe it!  thank you Diary Gal for picking me today!!

I haven't written in some time either.  It looks like it paid to have writer's block!  

I'm doing okay except I've been sneezing a little bit in the mornings.  Mommy thinks it may be the pollen.  Since it's been raining, the sneezing has stopped.

I also thank my following friends for their concats and gifts:

1.  BLIZZARD - pawsome pawmail;
2.  ANGEL BUDDIE & FAMILY - pawsome pawmail;
3.  KARMA KITTY - cool comment;
4.  HOOCH & Crew - purrty Easter egg;
5.  MAX - cool comment;
6.  VIVIEN - cool comment;
7.  INKY - cute bunny;
8.  MILO, ZENA WARRIOR PRINCESS & Family - cute bunny;
9.  RIVER - cool comment;
10. MEEKO BUSH - purrty blue rosette;
11. SERENA - cool comment.

I have to cut this one short as Mommy has an early morning appointment with her rheumatologist.  She's thinking of getting her knee injected again as walking is hard whenever the weather is rainy and cold (which it's been doing a lot).

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMPY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/717873</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:00:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/717873</guid>
		<description>I can't believe Sampy turned 14 years old!  He acts younger than me and also loves that catnip!  Hap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe Sampy turned 14 years old!  He acts younger than me and also loves that catnip!  Happy Birthday, SAMPY!!!

It's true we had a catnip pawty last night (it's the 7th today in our neck of the woods).  Of course, I made sure I didn't sock him like last time.  I didn't want to be mean to him on his big day.

Anyway, I just thought I'd put in my B'day wishes for my oldest bro!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE AFTERMATH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716587</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:04:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716587</guid>
		<description>Yesterday was horrifying!  Sunday was the aftermath of that horror of the duct/furnace cleaning.  I' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was horrifying!  Sunday was the aftermath of that horror of the duct/furnace cleaning.  I've been scared and have lost my appetite because of it.  I also didn't wake up Mommy with my usual licks and kneads.

When the neighbor and his friends were outside talking and working on their cars on Sunday, I got scared again . . . men talking and revving engines too close to our house  . . . I camped out on the stairs so I could peak around the corner at the front door in case they were coming here.  I don't like loud noises and I have to be on the alert in case they ring the doorbell.

Hopefully, I'll feel better when Mommy wakes up to go to work (it's early Monday here).  I give Mommy credit though in giving us kitties a day of rest on Sunday by not running the dreaded vacuum cleaner even though she needed to do it.

Well, that's about it. I have to go to bed.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M NOT A HAPPY CAMPER AT ALL!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716396</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:44:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716396</guid>
		<description>This duct/furnace cleaning ordeal that happened today freaked the fur off of me!  Mommy's lucky that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This duct/furnace cleaning ordeal that happened today freaked the fur off of me!  Mommy's lucky that I didn't pee and poop all over the house!

I'm not going to talk about this horror anymore as Bail and Landy blogged enough about it a few minutes ago.  All I can say is "purrlease Mommy when this happens again put me in the big playpen on the back porch so I don't have to listen to all that PSSSSSFFFFFTTTTT AND HOWLING NOISES".

On a happy note, I concats Bail on his DDP today.  I hope he can appreciate the rest of his special day in peace and quite.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NEW SPRING PAGES AND WEIRD SPRING WEATHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716246</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:34:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/716246</guid>
		<description>I hope everycat likes our new spring pages!  Now I wish our so-called spring weather would act like  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hope everycat likes our new spring pages!  Now I wish our so-called spring weather would act like spring.  It was warmer in the last part of winter than now.  And, in fact, they're calling for some wet snow this weekend.  Can you believe that mess?  Old Man Winter wants to rear his ugly head again when he should be gone and sleeping now.  GO AWAY OLD MAN!!!  I want windows open days and of course, I miss seeing those flies that come around this time of year.  As it's been cold, there are no flies.

Of course, Mommy's glad there's no flies nor ants yet . . .

Anyway, I got to snuggle with Mommy again tonight as it's going down to 29 degrees.  Now, that's really terrible getting that cold.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DIARY PICK!!! WOWZA!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/714528</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:41:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/714528</guid>
		<description>I'm one of the Diary Picks today and I'm honored to be sharing the limelight with our good friend, C ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm one of the Diary Picks today and I'm honored to be sharing the limelight with our good friend, CHAI!  Thank you Diary Gal for this meowvelous honor!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their concats, kind words and gifts as follows:

1.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  HOOCH & Crew - cool hat;
3.  MAX - cool comment;
4.  KRINGLE - cool comment;
5.  INKY - cool comment;
6.  CHEF ROOSTER & Family - pawsome pawmail;
7.  MICHEAL - cool comment.

I was going to write another diary entitled, "The Chase Goes On Part II" but unfortunately, I was too tired and Mommy let my other sibs go.  Sampy had some really important stuff to say about his eye issues and needed some purrs.

Anyway, Chase Part II happened the next day, and Bail was the victim of this one.  I don't remember how or why it started but it ended up with me chasing him up the stairs.  Of course, I couldn't catch him as he's the track star of the household.  Boy, can he run!!!  Anyway, he landed up in the cat activity cube in the master bedroom and was hissing like a tea kettle at me.  Mommy said, "Merl, leave him alone.  When there's hissing going on, it's not good."  I listened to her and walked out of the room.

Well, that's it for now.  I'm going to eat a big breakfast and enjoy my special day.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AND THE CHASE IS ON!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/714054</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 04:06:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/714054</guid>
		<description>Early this morning, Landy poked me so I swung back at him and pinned him down.  He then wiggled free ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this morning, Landy poked me so I swung back at him and pinned him down.  He then wiggled free and ran down the stairs with me hot on his tail.  Also, Sampy was hot on my tail!  Is Sampy Landy's bodyguard now?  Of course, nothing happened between us today.  I'm glad of that as Sampy's pretty strong when he's hissed off.  That was demonstrated when Yingy used to beat up on Bail.

Anyway, not much else going on around here except we're anxiously awaiting warmer weather. 

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>=^00^= CATNIP PAWTY ENDING IN BAR ROOM BRAWL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/713078</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:43:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/713078</guid>
		<description>Some time after breakfast Mommy brought out the small plastic container of catnip!  WOWZA!  She spri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some time after breakfast Mommy brought out the small plastic container of catnip!  WOWZA!  She sprinkled some of it in the top cup, middle cup,and bottom platform of our new cat tree.  I was in the top cup rolling around in what I thought was heaven.  Sampy was enjoying his nip trip and so was Bail.  Eventually, Bail left and Landy took over sniffing what he had left. It didn't take much to get Landy zolted; he took a milk jug ring and threw it up in the air a few times and beat the living daylights out of it.

Meanwhile, while I was still in the top cup, I decided to start something with Sampy.  I bopped him in the chops, and that didn't go over big with him.  He returned the bop and I gave him another.  This bopping session escalated to a more vigorous one.  WE WERE THROWING PUNCHES AT EACH OTHER!  Mommy was a witness to this and she made sure it didn't go any farther than that.  She said we were having what is called a "bar room brawl".  We were high and our cat tree was the bar stools.

Whatever!!

Lastly, I'm been doing great this weekend and I'm glad Mommy gave me some catnip as I have't had any in quite some time.  She ought to be more considerate and give me more.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GAVE CAMMIE ROSE RESPECT YESTERDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/712465</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:08:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/712465</guid>
		<description>Yesterday afternoon, I peeked around the door at Cammie Rose.  I greeted her with a short and squeak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday afternoon, I peeked around the door at Cammie Rose.  I greeted her with a short and squeaky meow and then another.  Before I could let out the next one, she hissed at me!  See, it's not my fault! I even gave her more respect by not hissing back.  Instead, I turned around and left.

I overhead Mommy say to Cam that she should be friends with me as I'm the only brother who doesn't bother her.  She didn't want to buy that either.  After all these years, I'm totally convinced that she's a diva and doesn't like any of her brothers no matter how long she's been living with us.

Yep, she's a grumpy old lady!  This is the main reason why I don't bother her like Sampy and Landy.  

Anyway, it's late and I better wrap it up.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DAY AFTER VALENTINE'S DAY PURRPRISE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/711535</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:53:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/711535</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!  I got Diary Pick today!  Thank you Diary Gal for this pawsome honor!  The last DDP I shared  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!  I got Diary Pick today!  Thank you Diary Gal for this pawsome honor!  The last DDP I shared with Landy then Landy got DDP by himself.  Now it's my turn not to share it with a family member!  Move over Sampy, Bail and Cam.  Landy and I are stars this month!

I give my special thanks to my pawsome friends as follows:

1.  TATE - cool football;
2.  ANGEL BUDDIE & FAMILY - pawsome pawmail;
3.  MICHAEL - cool comment;
4.  HOOCH & Crew - lovely heart;
5.  SKYLAR - lovely heart;
6.  SUGAR BEAR & THE SF GIRLS - cool comment;
7.  MAEDIA - cool comment;
8.  GLEEK - cool comment;
9.  SERENA - cool comment;
10. CALEB BUSH - purrty blue rosette.

Also, we had a chicken pawty for Valentine's Day.  Landy and Bail were the only ones who wanted chicken.  I wasn't interested and Sampy and Cam slept through it.

Also, we had a warm day yesterday which felt like springtime.  At night a nasty, spooky wind was howling past midnight and with it came an over 10 degree temperature drop.  It's only going to reach the lower 40's today.  Later on in the week, (I think Friday), it's supposed to reach 70 degrees)  Believe me, I'll take it!  The cold weather is too much!

Lastly, I hope everycat had a Happy Valentine's Day.  Mommy has no boyfriend or husband so she bought herself a new sweater and a Lady Antebellum CD a few days before.  Also, one of the lawyers at work brought in a chocolate heart-shaped cake for everyone to share.

Purrs and Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DOUBLE DIARY PICS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/710564</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Feb 2011 03:46:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/710564</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!  Landy and I are DDP's today!  This is the first time  we shared the Diary spotlight!  Thank  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!  Landy and I are DDP's today!  This is the first time  we shared the Diary spotlight!  Thank you Diary Gal for choosing us!

This is a pawsome way to warm up this cold day! Anyway, I'm going to keep it short for now as Landy has to enter his diary and Mommy has to feed us! 

I also thank my pawsome friends for their kind words, concats & gifts as follows:

1.  TATE - purrty blue rosette;
2.  HOOCH & Crew - lovely heart;
3.  SKYLAR & Family - lovely heart; 
4.  LITTLE BIT & SF Girls - cool comment;
5.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
6.  VIVIEN & Family - cool comment;
7.  THE PLAYFUL EMPURRESS & Family - lovely heart;
8.  SERENA - cool comment.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LOVE, LOVE, LOVE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/710391</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Feb 2011 16:47:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/710391</guid>
		<description>All of our family is in the mood for Valentine's Day this year.  All of us have the same pawsome I ( ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All of our family is in the mood for Valentine's Day this year.  All of us have the same pawsome I (heart) you frames.  Even the angels and two kitties who aren't ours; Yingy and Torbie Sue (real name Willow who lives up the street)decided to join in.  Our Last name of course, will be LOVE!  How about that!!!

As to me, I give Mommy a lot of love when I wake her up in the morning.  I've always been like this.  I never give my sibs the treatment that I give her.

Anyway, I had fun today by leaping to the top of the kitchen cabinet above the 'fridge.  I'm a BIG BOY and I still can get up there easily. Mommy thinks I'm too big to do this. NOPE!  I have strong, vaulting-type legs.  I get up there in two leaps wherein Landy takes three.  He has to stop on the fridge.  I don't need to.

Well, that's about it from me.  Have a nice night, my Catster friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT BRAVE  . . . WELL SOMEWHAT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/709354</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:39:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I got brave and took a nice long nap in the new cat tree.  It's not so bad afterall!  It's rather co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got brave and took a nice long nap in the new cat tree.  It's not so bad afterall!  It's rather comfy!  Since I'm the biggest kitty in the house, I fill the cup all the way up.  Of course, there's no overhang like when I slept in the little whicker bed.  Of course, Mommy didn't get a pic of me as the camera batteries were being charged.  She also has to load up the camera software into the new computer.  Hopefully, it'll work and she doesn't have to buy new software.

So, anyway, it's Christmas in January for us.  A new cat tree and computer!  WOO-HOO!

Lastly, of course, I wasn't brave when the tech came over to hook up the new computer. I retreated to my sanctury under Mommy's bed.  I also understand Sampy liked the tech very much and gave him him nose kissies on his hands.  YIKES!  Is he ever brave!  

Well, that about it.  I'm tired as I ate dinner not too long ago.

I hope everycat has had a pawsome weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHEN MOMMY BECOMES A STRANGER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/707992</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:17:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning was not an ordinary one.  Mommy had a doctor's appointment so she left the house before ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning was not an ordinary one.  Mommy had a doctor's appointment so she left the house before 7:30 a.m.  At 8:00 a.m. she came back for some reason.  When she walked in the door, I was in the living room.  I got scared and thought she was a scary stranger . . . she had glasses on . . . she didn't look right . . . and she came home during a time that I WASN'T used to!!  Therefore, I ran from her and headed toward the stairs.  While I did this,somehow one of my front claws got caught in the side of the couch.  I was scared and couldn't get loose, and this Mommy imposter was headed toward me talking in Mommy's voice and telling me it was okay and to sniff her hand.  I reluctantly sniffed her hand.  Then I calmed down when I finally realized it was her.  I let her free my claw from the side of the couch.

Whew!! Was that very a scary adventure!  Purrlease, Mommy no more surprises like this!  

Anyway, after I calmed down, I let Mommy pet me.  She then left for work as she had to reschedule her doctor's appointment to another day.

That's it for my day.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BIRTHDAY BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/707318</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:22:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yikes!  It's my fifth birthday today!  I can't believe I'm that old!  It seems like yesterday that I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yikes!  It's my fifth birthday today!  I can't believe I'm that old!  It seems like yesterday that I was a little guy!  Now I'm a big 15 lb panther!

I thank HQ for the birthday card and my friends for their birthday wishes, gifts and treats!

1.  ANGEL MILO - yummy chocolate cupcake;
2.  VIVIEN & Family - purrty heart;
3.  SKYLAR & Family - purrty snowflake;
4.  MICHEAL & Family - purrty snowflake.

And also Mommy for bringing home a chicken.  We also celebrated Sampy's DDP today!  Woo-Hoo, Samps!!!

Mommy says she's going to be looking at cat trees again this weekend.  I surely hope she can find something!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BROKEN FANG</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/707099</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:54:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/707099</guid>
		<description>I forgot to mention that one of my top fangs is broken in half.  I don't remember how it got that wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I forgot to mention that one of my top fangs is broken in half.  I don't remember how it got that way either.  It may have happened when I bit down too hard on some dry food.

Anyway, it looks funny and of course, it doesn't hurt.  Mommy examined it and didn't see any tooth decay on it which is good.

Lastly, as Sampy memtioned, we did get our mini-storm last night.  In fact, it didn't melt as the temps never got above 35 degrees.  The good thing though is the roads are clear.

Well, that's about it.  Sorry, I'm not much of a writer lately.  It's been busy for Mommy with her brother's wedding and her working full time, and of course, the holiday season.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SNOW WORKS ON MY PAGE TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/706116</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:22:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/706116</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, I'm glad the snow works on my page too!  It's the same pic Sampy had originally that didn't w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, I'm glad the snow works on my page too!  It's the same pic Sampy had originally that didn't work on his page.  None of us know what happened here.  Mommy will try another pic perhaps this weekend when she has more time on her hands.

Also, we're having a heat wave today.  It's supposed to hit 45 degrees.  After that it's downhill in the 30's with snow flurries predicted on Friday and Saturday.  I can't wait for the springtime and open windows again!

That's about it except for a little game of chase with Landy this morning.  It was me chasing him, of course!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS BAIL, ETC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/705786</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Jan 2011 15:30:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/705786</guid>
		<description>First of all, my Happy Mew Year wishes go out to everycat and their families!

Secondly, concats g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, my Happy Mew Year wishes go out to everycat and their families!

Secondly, concats go to my hairy bro, Bail on his DDP today!  I think the Diary Gal made his day a fine one!

Third, I don't know who this nerdy-looking guy was that just flashed by on Catsterland's page!  He looked something like that Mad Magazine dude with dark hair and then a note below his face said, "Who's this guy? Brad Pitt, Nicholas Cage" and I can't remember who else.  Geeeee, they're making fun of two of Mommy's like to look at hot guys! Did anycat else see this ad and know what it's all about?

Well, that's about it except I'm hungry!  I want Mommy to get away from that computer for five minutes to FEED me!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OVERHANG</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/705332</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:47:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Yesterday afternoon,I chose to sleep in the smallest of all the cat beds which is located next to th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday afternoon,I chose to sleep in the smallest of all the cat beds which is located next to the living room chair.  Landy was asleep in said chair.  Mommy laughed when she saw me poured into that little bed.  My butt and sides didn't fit into it at all.  She mentined that Landy and I should trade sleeping spots as the chair would better accommodate my BIG bod!

We didn't pay her no attention to her as we're cats and we do as we please.   At that moment I wanted that small bed and Landy loves that chair.

Anyway, I'm doing good and want to get this over with as the computer tech will soon be here.  I have to find a good hiding place as I get very scared of strangers in the house.

Later & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M A CATMAS SNOOPER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/704292</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:10:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/704292</guid>
		<description>I'm a Catmas snooper!  I can't help it.  If Mommy leaves a bunch of stuff on the dining room table,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a Catmas snooper!  I can't help it.  If Mommy leaves a bunch of stuff on the dining room table, I have to check it out.  Never know if there's some catnip or even those MIA Feline Greenies up there.

Of course, it was only Catmas presents for Mommy's bro and sister-in-law!  She's to celebrate Catmas with them tonight as they'll be out of town on the 24 on for a few days.  She's leaving after work and won't be home until later this evening.

Well, that's about it.  It's still cold and there's talk about there being a white Catmas evening.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOMMY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/703723</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:27:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/703723</guid>
		<description>Happy Birthday, Mommy!  In keeping up with tradition, I again post &quot;A Catmas Pawty&quot; that I wrote whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Birthday, Mommy!  In keeping up with tradition, I again post "A Catmas Pawty" that I wrote when I was a young dude.  Here goes:

A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Panther Boy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early. Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet. Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I always sleep every night. I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room. The door was open slightly. I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out. I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying! Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn! Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps. Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock. Others stood and talked while they drank varying Catnip type drinks: Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice). 

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head. I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell in here on this Catmas Eve. All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much. I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me. Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance. They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following: The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat. But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face. She was smiling up at me . . . . .

The End

So, there you go. I was young and little almost five years ago when I wrote this story. Every year, I'm bigger than the year before. I'm the biggest cat in the furmily (perhaps 15 or 16 lbs). It's hard to believe that I've gotten that big. In March of 2006, (when I joined Catster) I was a little guy of 2 1/2 months old.

Happy Birthday Mommy. This is my present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs & Breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOW!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/703171</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:31:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/703171</guid>
		<description>We had our second snow in December!  The first one was on Friday (a few flakes) then this morning (a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had our second snow in December!  The first one was on Friday (a few flakes) then this morning (a frosting on the grass, stoops, and cars).  It's all melted now and the temperature has dropped tremendously.  The wind is howling like a banshee!  It's a night to cuddle in one big cat pile with Mommy in the middle!

All of us surely hope the wind doesn't blow down any electric wires.  We need electricity and heat on a day like this.

What I say, is BRING ON THE SPRING!  This cold weather is for the polar bears and penguins!  It's an Arctic blast!!!

Anyway, I thought I'd blog about this terrible, awful, awful weather we're having.  If this is the shape of things to come and it's not winter yet, I'm afraid to see what the colder months will bring . . . an ice age!!!

Purrs & Breeps, and purrlease stay warm if you're dealing with this cold weather.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M PURRING HAPPY ABOUT MY PAGE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/702166</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:46:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/702166</guid>
		<description>I really like the way my page turned out!  I love that sparkling pic of the black cat with the red b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I really like the way my page turned out!  I love that sparkling pic of the black cat with the red bow around his neck.  He looks just like me!  Of course, I won't wear a bow around my neck.  Not for all the catnip in the world!

Also, Mommy finally sawed off that redbud tree branch which kept knocking on the master bedroom window pane.  Early this morning, she thought one of us was accidently locked in the closet again.  She's glad she took care of this issue as the branch could have busted the glass if it got really windy.

Well, that's it from me.  I think our dinner will be served shortly.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUSY, BUSY, BUSY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701842</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Dec 2010 22:38:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701842</guid>
		<description>Mommy's been busy putting up our Catmas decor.  She's almost finished.  She now needs to put in some ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's been busy putting up our Catmas decor.  She's almost finished.  She now needs to put in some graphics, a few new pics and mewsic.

I also thank my friend SELENA for the purrty heart for my DDP yesterday. Sorry, I'm late with this.

Well, I'm going to keep it short so all of us can go back to bed.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PAWSOMENESS OF IT ALL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701614</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Dec 2010 04:45:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701614</guid>
		<description>Wowza!  I'm in the Diary Spotlight today!  Meowza! Meowza!  Thank you HQ Diary Gal for selecting me! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wowza!  I'm in the Diary Spotlight today!  Meowza! Meowza!  Thank you HQ Diary Gal for selecting me!

I also thank my following friends for their kind words, concats & gifts:

1.  TATE - purrty blue rosette;
2.  REDFORD (not Robert) - cool Bissell special gift;
3.  HOOCH & Crew - purrty blue rosette;
4.  MORTICIA - lovely heart;
5.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
6.  SASSY & Family - pawsome pawmail and comment
7.  LITTLE BIT & SF Girls - cool comment;
8.  KIBBLES & Family - cool comment;

Also, we have a warm, windy and rainy day today.  We understand that some areas farther south (Virginia on down are having tornado warnings).  Southern Maryland is having severe T-storms too!  We're not that far south, thank goodness.  Also, purrs go out to those who live in Virginia, etc.  Stay safe all of you!

Lastly,I've been Mommy's alarm clock every morning. I think she ought to throw that clock away as I do a much better job at waking her up.  I make noise, lick, and massage her.  Alarm clocks are only capable of making noise.

Well, I must go take a nappy.  I've had my breakfast, took my own bath and did my morning exercises.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl

P.S.  Slowly our Christmas pages are begining to materialize.  It's taks Mommy some time to get it together.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, BAILS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701382</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:20:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701382</guid>
		<description>Sorry I'm late at this.  I extend my concats to my bro, Bail on his COTD for 11/28/10!  What a pawso ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sorry I'm late at this.  I extend my concats to my bro, Bail on his COTD for 11/28/10!  What a pawsome after Thanksgiving treat for him!!! And also DDP for Sampy on 11/27/10.  It's been a very exciting weekend for everyone around here!

Also, I've been sleeping in the fleece doughnut bed in the hallway this evening.  It's nice and warm and large.  In fact, can hold two cats!

Well, I'm going to keep mine short.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701204</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:22:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/701204</guid>
		<description>WOWZA! Concats to Sampy! The Diary Gal surely loves him.  He's in the Diary Spotlight again this mon ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA! Concats to Sampy! The Diary Gal surely loves him.  He's in the Diary Spotlight again this month!  In fact, he was up there last month along with Bail.  Yep, he and Bail seem to be the Diary Gal's best buds!

Anyway, it's cold, sunny and windy today.  That redbud tree's bare branches keep on rubbing on the shutters and making a spooky noise.  Mommy has to borrow the neighbor's clippers to trim that thing.  The noise is too much!!!

I'm going to keep it short as Mommy has to get us more cat litter.  We're down to one 7 lb. container.  It's off to Weis Market again!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FLEAS ON THANKSGIVING???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/700939</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:02:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/700939</guid>
		<description>We're not talking about the hopping blood-sucking, black things that like to invest cats and dogs.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're not talking about the hopping blood-sucking, black things that like to invest cats and dogs.  Nope.  These fleas are Catster fleas and they're infesting the comments boxes.  The first comment shows up and after that, none show up.  The pages register more than one though.  See Sampy's and Bail's pages for example.  They both got the emails for these comments. I'm not sure if this looks like this to any other cat who gives us comments.  Does only one show up when it registers more than one??  Maybe we need to boot our computer and stuff will show up after that.   

Anyway, I also like turkey.  It's one thing I like besides salmon and chicken, and it doesn't have to have gravy on it!  I also can't wait until dinner time for more turkey.

I wish everycat and their families a pawsome, safe and happy Thanksgiving.  Be sure to bug your pawrents for a taste of turkey.  I guarantee you'll love the stuff!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FOUR THINGS I DON'T LIKE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/700451</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:35:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>There are four things I don't like:

1.  Nail trims;
2.  Baths;
3.  Visitors at the house;
4.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are four things I don't like:

1.  Nail trims;
2.  Baths;
3.  Visitors at the house;
4.  Moist food with no gravy.

On Sunday, I had to deal with one of them and that was no. 1 on my list.  When I get nail trims I cry and squirm like a baby.  With every nail Mommy does, I let out these pitiful meows which surely draw my sibs' attention.

I DON'T LIKE NAIL TRIMS more than any of us.  Mommy told me that Landy and Bail deal with getting their nail trimmed better than me.

Oh well, too bad.  I'd like to see somebody hold Mommy down and trim her nails!!

I just had to vent.  Nail trims are no fun, and I'm not looking forward to the next one either!!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A GREAT METHOD TO WAKE UP MOMMY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/699473</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:24:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I wanted Mommy up early to feed me this morning.  I didn't care if it was Sunday as I was hungry.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wanted Mommy up early to feed me this morning.  I didn't care if it was Sunday as I was hungry.

I turned on my motor full force and gave her one of my full body massages (walking back and forth on her back and shoulders while I stopped periodically to knead).  I knew she was up as she kept saying, "please, Merl, let me sleep".  I then tried my other method which went like this: I put my mouth up to her left ear and revved up my motor again.  Then I stuck my tongue on said ear and licked it good!!!  Heeeee-heeee!  That worked as she finally got out of the sack!

I'm such a good alarm cat!  Mommy just throw away that clock!  I'm far better!

Got to go now.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BACKLOADER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/699082</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:48:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/699082</guid>
		<description>A few days ago I wrote about frontloaders.  I'm also a backloader and this is with my poopies only.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A few days ago I wrote about frontloaders.  I'm also a backloader and this is with my poopies only.  I put them in the rear of the same big litterbox in which I pee in the front.

I also thank all of you who shared with me their being frontloaders, middleloaders or backloaders.  It was interesting to hear about this.

Also, I loved those coldcuts the other day too.  I love ham and turkey!  It's mighty good stuff! I hope Mommy buys more of it soon!

I'm going to keep it short.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FRONTLOADER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/698289</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:53:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/698289</guid>
		<description>A frontloader is used on construction sites.

A frontloader in our house is me!  Yep!  I'm a front ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A frontloader is used on construction sites.

A frontloader in our house is me!  Yep!  I'm a frontloader as I pee in the front section of the litterboxes.  I never go anywhere else.

Frontloader's business is easier to scoop than a corner pee-er's too.

Anyway, I just thought I'd share that.

Also, Mommy gave me a nail trim and I cried like a baby.  I hate nail trims.

Well, that's about it.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TWO FOUR CAT NIGHTS IN A ROW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697973</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:49:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697973</guid>
		<description>You know it's cold when all four of us snuggle next to Mommy in bed.  Sampy and Bail slept on her le ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You know it's cold when all four of us snuggle next to Mommy in bed.  Sampy and Bail slept on her left side while Landy and I took over her right side.  In fact, today she woke up around 5:00 a.m. with a Charlie horse in her right leg.  I suppose my 14 lb self leaning on her leg made it cramp up on her.  She couldn't move much as she was pinned down by us kitties!

More of the same will happen again tonight as we're getting around freezing temps at night and only the lower 50's during the day.  It surely feels like November now!!!

And, and, and Thanksgiving is on its way and Christmas too.  In fact, Mommy tells us that the stores are now stocking Christmas stuff.  Nothing like rushing the season/holidays!

Anyway, I got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY HALLOWEEN, MY CATSTER FRIENDS!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697652</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 06:53:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697652</guid>
		<description>It's that spooky day again and this time it falls on a Sunday! Of course, we're not sure how many li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's that spooky day again and this time it falls on a Sunday! Of course, we're not sure how many little goblins will show up this year.  One thing for sure the Pawty Company where Mommy got her wig was CROWDED!  It looks like maybe it'll be busy.

Also, I'm going to quote myself.  Below is a little poem I wrot last year:

On this spooky Halloween night;
Scary creatures crawl into sight;
Black cats, ghosts and mummies too;
Are guaranteed to fully scare you!
Boooo-boooooo is all they say;
And make you run many miles away!

Also, this next entry is from two year's ago pre-Halloween: Again, purrlease enjoy this if you have missed it:

URBAN LEGENDS FROM THE BLUE BLANKIE

"Bail, come sit next to me on the blue blankie while I tell you some Maryland urban legends."

As promised, I'm going to tell everybody about what goes on in Maryland, the state in which we live. There are many scary stories and odd stories that go on around here, and being that Halloween is today, why not?

I'm going to clean them up a bit 'cause I don't want to get too graphic and scare the britches off anybody. This book "WEIRD MARYLAND" that Mommy brought about a month ago, has some really strange stuff in it and two of the legends, she has heard back in the 1970's (way before the book was in print); The Black Aggie and the Goat Man:

First of all, the "Black Aggie" is Maryland's most popular legend. Black Aggie is a dark statue that was once in a cemetary near Pikesville, MD. Legend says that if you spend the night in Aggie's arms you will die and if you look into her eyes you'll go blind. Another is about the goat man who prowls around Lottsford Road in Largo, MD and hurls himself at cars that travel down that road at night. There are several "crybaby bridges" in which the legends are very sad.

There are several haunted houses mentioned in this book. One is the Perry Hall mansion. People who visit the house see lights going off and on even though there is no electricity hooked up.

There is a creepy deserted hospital in Glenn Dale, MD, and there are many haunted hotels and bars.

It's an interesting book to read on halloween. Read it if you dare! Some of it is really scary and creepy.

"Now, Bail, are you scared? Maybe we should hide under the bed and cuddle together."

WEIRD MARYLAND can be picked up at your local Borders Book Stores. It's by Mark Moran, Mark Sceurman and Matt Lake.

Well, I'll let everybody go now. Mommy getting ready to go out.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

and have a safe and pawsome HALLOWEEN! MUWUAAAAAA!

Merl (the panther boy who always hides under the bed when the trick or treaters show up Halloween)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ON THE SUBJECT OF BLACK CATS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697019</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:44:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/697019</guid>
		<description>I forgot to mention that Mommy saw two black cats on Saturday on her way back from Weis Market and M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I forgot to mention that Mommy saw two black cats on Saturday on her way back from Weis Market and Macy's.  One of the cats wasn't real.  It was one of those blow-up rubber types.  It was huge and was in the parking lot of one of the stores (she's not sure which one as she drove past it).  It also had it's back arched and tail bristled.

Next, she went to Petsmart and they had a Halloween costume contest for dogs and cats.  One of the cats looked like a smaller version of me, and he was wearing a Robin Hood costume.  The green felt fabric matched his green eyes purrfectly.  Also, this cat was very comfortable and wasn't bothered by the presense of people,and other cats and dogs.  He was much braver than I.

Yep, Halloween is almost here.  Not sure if they're going to have the trick or treaters out on Sunday or Saturday in our area.  We'll see.   Of course, I always get scared and hide under the bed when the come.

Got to go now.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT SWEET NOTE FROM THE PANTHER BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/696822</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:47:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/696822</guid>
		<description>First of all, I concat Bail, diary writer extraordinaire, on his DDP today.  I believe this is his s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I concat Bail, diary writer extraordinaire, on his DDP today.  I believe this is his second one for October!  Wowza Dowza, Bail!

Secondly, I finally let Mommy take a pic of me with the pumpkin/ribbon collar on.  Purrlease vote for me!  

Another photo shoot will take place next weekend as Mommy has four days in a row off (two vacation days).

Well that's it & goodnight!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATNIP PAWTY AT FORT SHARP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695906</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:19:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695906</guid>
		<description>Mommy bought a new CD/IPOD/radio thingy for herself as her old CD player died.  And best of all, she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy bought a new CD/IPOD/radio thingy for herself as her old CD player died.  And best of all, she let us kitties have the box.  It had big red letters on it:  SHARP.  We call it Fort Sharp.  It's a pawsome fort and all of us had fun playing in it.  Last night, Mommy put some loose catnip in Fort Sharp which was really fun!

She's going to let us keep the box for another week.  Geeee, I wish she'd make it a permanent fixture in our dining room!

Anyway, another Monday is here.  BLAH for Mommy as she'll be at work and BLAH for us as we'll be missing her.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S AFTER 2:00 A.M. IN OUR AREA . .  DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CAT IS DOING?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695634</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:27:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695634</guid>
		<description>At 2:00 a.m. Landy and I were having a catnip pawty!  Isn't it wonderful that Mommy let us have some ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At 2:00 a.m. Landy and I were having a catnip pawty!  Isn't it wonderful that Mommy let us have some nip this early??
Whisker City makes the most pawsome nip!  I was flying . . . .

Also, the other night, there was something called a spider cricket hopping around on the kitchen floor.  Spider crickets are not the standard black leathery type.  These are light brown with spots and very long spider-like legs.  I don't think they have eight legs, though.

Anyway, I had fun playing with it.  Of course, I don't eat crickets,only flies.

Well, that's about it from me.  It's back to bed to the Panther Boy.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695315</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:08:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695315</guid>
		<description>I give my concats to Sampy!  Wowza!  He got DDP today!  This is our first October DDP in the family  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I give my concats to Sampy!  Wowza!  He got DDP today!  This is our first October DDP in the family for this year!

Also, we're going to have a big catnip pawty in his honor tonight.  I can't wait for that!!

Well, that's it for now.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHISKER CITY!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695204</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:07:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/695204</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO!  Mommy came home last night with some kick-tail catnip from Whisker City!  We had a pawsome ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO!  Mommy came home last night with some kick-tail catnip from Whisker City!  We had a pawsome catnip pawty right before our dinner.  Even Landy wanted a taste of the loose stuff.  I suppose he's grown up enough to take nip like us BIG GUYS!  He-he-he!!

Anyway, I wanted to write this last night and unfortunately couldn't because we had a T-storm.  Yep, looks like summer came back for a few days!

Anyway, it's still warm today so I'm going back to my window to sunbathe.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I BEST BE WRITING TODAY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/694860</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:23:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/694860</guid>
		<description>I've been suffering from a bout of writers block again!  I don't know what's come over me lately.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been suffering from a bout of writers block again!  I don't know what's come over me lately.  I can't think of diddly to write about.

I've been eating well, peeing well, playing well, and sleeping well.  My writing is blocked instead of my urine.  Question:  do they make stuff for kitties to unlock the creative juices???  CATNIP, purrhaps.  Maybe that's the reason why I can't write much.  Mommy, *&&^^$% her ran out of catnip and didn't restock it.

SHAME ON HER!  Got to go and nag her good about this very critical issue . . . .


Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN IS ON ITS WAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/693677</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Oct 2010 23:07:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/693677</guid>
		<description>OMC!  I can't believe halloween is just around the corner!  Today is October 2nd already!  Mommy has ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  I can't believe halloween is just around the corner!  Today is October 2nd already!  Mommy has a great plan for my background too . . . a montage of me with all glowing eye pics!

Since I'm a black cat and my eyes glow like headlights in 95% of my pics, she thinks this will be a pawsome spooky background for my page.

As to this week, I've been doing great!  So far, it's been a year since I've been visited by that nasty lady Crystal with her struvite deposits. I'm on Royal Canin SO dry food and it is working great for me!  This food makes me more thirsty so I drink more water and that helps keep Crystal away.  

My family and I also send many purrs to our friend, GLEEK, who is currently being visited by this nasty lady named Crystal.  It sounds like he's having the same problems that I had last year.    

Well, that's about it for me.  I'm going back to bed.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CLONES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/692764</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:26:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/692764</guid>
		<description>Caster photo cloning fleas are hopping around in the photo arrangement section.  Mommy's been changi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Caster photo cloning fleas are hopping around in the photo arrangement section.  Mommy's been changing our pics around to the fall decor and she successfully got Sampy's and Bail's done.  When she got to mine, pics 53 on up (mostly) have duplicated rendering my page to have 123 pics!  She deleted one to see what would happen and it worked.  Now there's 122.  Of course, she thinks it's some kind of glitch and if she deletes the other duplicates she's afraid that it'll take out the originals too.

We're never had this happen before!  It's really strange.  Something for that show "Fringe" . . .  you know a parallell universe on my photo section.  He-he-he!  Just joking!

It's Catster fleas, I'm purrty sure of it.  We're going to try to get back to Catster via Firefox and see if the clones show up through that!

Has anycat ever had this strange phenomena happen to them?

Anyway, I'm going to go now and let Mommy take a breakfast break for herself.  Of course, she fed us kitties at 7:30 a.m. today!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BLACK CATS ARE SHUNNED?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/691539</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:38:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/691539</guid>
		<description>It's terrible that black cats get such a bad rap!  We're nice kitties!  I'm so loving to Mommy and g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's terrible that black cats get such a bad rap!  We're nice kitties!  I'm so loving to Mommy and give her licks and rubs just about every morning.  My sister, Kali, is the same way;  soo loving to her Mommy Mary.

This morning I laid my 14 lb self upon Mommy's bare feet as I wanted attention so I could get a belly rub.  It worked!  I got a nice belly rub.  None of my sibs (who are every color of the rainbow) like belly rubs!

Anyway, I'm glad it's Friday.  That means Mommy has to go to the grocery store after work and get more food for us!  YEAH!!!

Have a pawsome weekend, my Catster friends,

Merl

P.S.  The pirates have their day on Sept. 19th which is Sunday!  I'm glad I made those struvite crystals walk the plank last year!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT OF ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/690666</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:37:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/690666</guid>
		<description>There was another photo shoot of me early this morning.  I'm a difficult cat to photograph as my eye ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There was another photo shoot of me early this morning.  I'm a difficult cat to photograph as my eyes glow most of the time and when they don't, they're closed.  Hopefully, there will be some good ones in that camera this time around.

Also, we had beautiful weather today; sunny with a cool morning and then warming up to near 80 degrees.  Of course, we had fun sitting in the open windows and watching the birds and squirrels.

Not much else going on now.  

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A CHILLY MORNING, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/689690</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Sep 2010 10:17:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/689690</guid>
		<description>It was a chilly morning today.  In fact, I laid on top of Mommy's bed all nestled against her feet.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was a chilly morning today.  In fact, I laid on top of Mommy's bed all nestled against her feet.  This was the first time in a long time that I did this.

Also, just before Mommy got up, I was laying on the fleece windowsill perch in her bedroom.  

Anyway, a bit ago I fell asleep in the kitty castle bunkbed.  I was in the lower portion while Sampy was on the top.  

Also, it's another lovely day and a good afternoon for a lot of cat naps.  All of us kitties are taking turns napping and sunbathing in nice warm patches of sun that glow through the open windows.

I love September!!!  The nights are cool blankie weather this whole weekend.  There may be warmer days later this week, and hopefully no more hot spells like we had to deal with most of this summer.

Anyway, I wish everycat a pawsome and safe Labor Day weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SEPTEMBER 1ST</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/689029</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:38:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/689029</guid>
		<description>Today is September 1st!  WOWZA, the summer is almost gone!  Time's surely flying!  The only thing, i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is September 1st!  WOWZA, the summer is almost gone!  Time's surely flying!  The only thing, it still feels like August as the temps have been hot all this week.  Mommy's leaving the AC on during the daytime so us kitties can stay cool while she's at work. When she gets home and the sun goes down, we have no AC and open windows.  It stays this way until she leaves for work the next morning.

I understand we'll get another cool break this weekend (near 80 degrees which is purrfect summer weather for all of us).

As to me, I'm doing fine.  I've been eating well and having no more issues with struvite crystals.  The Royal Canin SO is doing it's job!

Lastly, we had a chicken pawty this evening.  I only wanted one piece (I'm not a chicken hog like some other cats I know in this house!)

Well, that's about it.  It's late and all of us have to go to bed.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE MEAN PANTHER BOY BECOMES A SCARDEY CAT AGAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/687913</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:21:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/687913</guid>
		<description>I was a scaredy cat last night when Mommy's Dad and Mary came to the house.  I was sitting on the di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was a scaredy cat last night when Mommy's Dad and Mary came to the house.  I was sitting on the dining room table when Mommy entered the house first and flicked on the light in said room.  It was then I saw two more people with Mommy.  Boy oh boy, did I get scared and fly upstairs to my safe place under her bed.

I didn't come back downstairs until they left and my sibs had eaten.  Note:  Also Cammie Rose got scared too and hid under the couch.  So, I'm not the only scaredy cat in the household.

After four years, I'm still not used to other humans in the house besides Mommy.  I'm just that way.  Mommy can't figure it out either.

Anyway, I'm back to the dining room table so I can have the ceiling fan blow above me.  I keep very cool this way.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT FOR BLACK CAT CONTEST</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/687620</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:46:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/687620</guid>
		<description>OMC!  Mommy went crazy with the camera today.  She took a lot of pics of me on the dining room table ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  Mommy went crazy with the camera today.  She took a lot of pics of me on the dining room table and in the cat tree. She said something about a Black Cat Photo Contest that's going on at Cat Fancy's The CatChannel.com.  I posed the best I could and stuck my tongue out in one of them!

Also, in order to get me to pose more, Mommy gave me some catnip.  I ate the nip in the cat tree and when I was done she picked me up and put me on the top shelf.  I then licked my backside.  Soon Mommy got grossed out because I "slimed" her right arm with something foul.  She thinks I had a runny poop issue.  She got a paper towel and wiped it off her arm then washed it vigorously.

Mommy's Note:   Can a cat have an issue like that after eating some catnip and lose control of their bowels?  I've never seen anything like that.

Back to Merl:  Well anyway she took another paper towel and ran it across my backside and there was nothing there.  It all went on Mommy's arm, apparently.

Anyway, Mommy finally got hold of her Dad.  He and Mary are now in College Park (they got there yesterday afternoon) and had to rest up all day today.

She will see them tomorrow.  Luckily she has tomorrow and Tuesday off from work.

Well, that's about it.  I'll let the others have a turn some time after dinner.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GRAVY LOVERS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/686937</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:29:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/686937</guid>
		<description>Fancy Feast has some new food on the market.  One is Gravy Lovers salmon, beef and chicken.  As ever ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Fancy Feast has some new food on the market.  One is Gravy Lovers salmon, beef and chicken.  As everycat knows I'm a gravy lover extraordinaire!  I lick all the gravy off the food and leave a lot of the meat.  With the Gravy Lovers meals, I do the same thing.  The gravy is the best ever!!

They also have newer versions of their regular gravy dishes except these have thicker gravy and smaller pieces of meat. Again, this gravy is YUMMY!!

As to the meat I don't eat, Sampy and Landy help themselves.

Anyway, I'm glad Cam feels better.  I understand she hissed at Sampy tonight.  She's back to her normal self!

Well, I got to run.  Good night, everycat.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M IN THE MOOD TO . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/685454</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:40:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/685454</guid>
		<description>RAP: 
 
I love nip
I want to trip
so don't be flip 
and give me that nip
It makes me sing
It  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ RAP: 
 
I love nip
I want to trip
so don't be flip 
and give me that nip
It makes me sing
It lets me do my thing
and my troubles take wing . . . 

Don't give me no lip
And hand over the nip
Right here, now, and anyhow
Mow, Mow, Mow,
Now, Now, Now!

I wrote this one earlier this year and I'm tired of hearing all Mommy's rock and folk rock and classic rock and alternative rock and celtic.  This list goes on.  There's some stuff that sounds sort of bluegrassy too.  She doesn't buy rap mewsic at all.  She has no taste!

So today, I hip-hop danced to my own tune noted above.

Now I knead some catnip for real!!

Well, must give Mommy credit for her pawsome belly rubs.  She gets my motor running every time she does this to me.

That's about it.  I got to check out the night life from the upstairs windows.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS A SCAREDY CAT AGAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/685166</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:29:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/685166</guid>
		<description>Mommy's brother came over last night, and when I saw him, I flew under her bed.  I also heard anothe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's brother came over last night, and when I saw him, I flew under her bed.  I also heard another knock at the door and another human male voice which I later found out was the pizza delivery man. 

I didn't come back downstairs until almost 9:00 a.m. when her brother left.

I don't know why I don't like visitors in the house.  Mommy tells me my sister, Kali (Mommy's best friend Mary is her Mommy) isn't afraid of anyone.  In fact, she jumps upon visitors' (Mommy included)laps.

Anyway, we just had a nasty T-storm about an hour ago.  I hope it cooled things off.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURRRRRRRRRRRRING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/684557</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Aug 2010 17:29:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/684557</guid>
		<description>I was purring for more belly rubs this morning.  It worked.  Mommy gave me a bunch of rubs and when  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was purring for more belly rubs this morning.  It worked.  Mommy gave me a bunch of rubs and when I didn't want any more, I kicked her hand away.

Also, it's been a quite weekend for us kitties.  There were no territory disputes at all.

Well, I got to run.  Purrs to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DINING ROOM TABLE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/683238</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:47:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/683238</guid>
		<description>Bail was right in his diary entry the other day about me being the King of the Dining Room Table.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail was right in his diary entry the other day about me being the King of the Dining Room Table.  I proved it again last night when Landy jumped up beside me on said table.  I bopped his butt and back legs and chased him off.  I then pinned him down on the floor and did some bunny kicks to his head.  He sprung loose from my grip and ran into the cat activity cube. He then bounced back out at me with flailing front paws.  He liked it and wanted MORE! So we had another round followed by another.  After that, we went our separate ways.

Mommy's a great observer about me and that table.  The only one I let up there is Sampy.  He's the King of the whole house and if I'd challenge him on this, he would bust my butt for sure.  Sampy is one strong dude and when he gets going in a tussel, Mommy has to call him off.  Therefore, I try my best to avoid any heavy duty confrontatons with Sampy about territorial rights.  It pays to be cautious at this time.

Anyway, it's going to be hotter than *&%$ out there, so stay cool and drink lots of water.  That's what all of us plan to do this whole weekend.  This mid 90's to 100 degrees with high humidity has got to go.  We need a Canadian cold front now!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ICE WATER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/682709</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:34:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/682709</guid>
		<description>Every morning Mommy comes downstairs for a glass or large cup of ice water.  Today, she set a large  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every morning Mommy comes downstairs for a glass or large cup of ice water.  Today, she set a large cup on the dining room table.  I saw it and decided to check it out. I stuck my tongue inside took a small drink.  Boy, was it COLD!  I then tried to bat the ice cube thingy in there,and that's when Mommy stopped me.

She said something about having to change the water because my tongue was in it.  Gee-wheez.  She acted like I had cooties or something.  She's weird and no fun!

Also, I wanted to start something with Bail, but he kept walking away from me.  He's no fun either!!!

Anyway, that's about it from me.  I'm going to wrap it up.

Have a pawsome Tuesday night, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CAT TREE GAMES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/682023</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:31:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/682023</guid>
		<description>Landy and I had a cat tree game going on last night.  He got into the bottom part of the large cat t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy and I had a cat tree game going on last night.  He got into the bottom part of the large cat tree which looks like a big long tunnel.  He then stuck his paw out several times and bopped me right in the face (the nerve, really!).  After each bop, he retreated farther into the tunnel so I couldn't reach him unless I went in there after him.  I refused to do that so I stared into the tunnel waiting for him to come out so I could jump him and chase the *&*&%% out of him.  He never came out (he's a smart little dude I'll give him credit for that)so eventually I walked away.  Mommy called me a chicken and made chicken noises.  I didn't like that.

Anyway, Landy came out of the tree once I walked away.  That was the end of that game. 

Lastly, we did have an earthquake in Maryland and none of us felt it.  I would have been one of the first to feel it because if any strange stuff happens around the house or inside it, I want to hide.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LICK, LICK, LICK, LICK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/681200</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:03:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/681200</guid>
		<description>Just call me the &quot;licker&quot;.  This morning, I made a big pest out of myself by licking Mommy's face no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just call me the "licker".  This morning, I made a big pest out of myself by licking Mommy's face non-stop at 5:15 a.m.  To her, that's a no-no especially on a weekend when she wants to sleep for a couple more hours.  I didn't care as I was hungry and I wanted her to get up and feed me before our normal breakfast time of 7:30 a.m.

She got frustrated and pulled the bedspread over her head so I wouldn't lick her face anymore.  Then I started digging around the outline of her body in order to remove the spread.  I had no luck with that.  Eventually I gave up and waited until she got up at 7:00 a.m.

Mommy's a bummer! I make a great alarm clock and she should appreciate it!

Anyway, I hope everycat likes our sunset backgrounds!  We love the pawsome colors of sunsets!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT A SECRET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/680614</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:42:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/680614</guid>
		<description>I'll tell everycat what my secret is.  I love belly rubs!!  I've been letting Mommy give me full bel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'll tell everycat what my secret is.  I love belly rubs!!  I've been letting Mommy give me full belly rubs for the past couple of days.  In fact, I don't claw or bite her hands when she does so.  When I've had enough, I slightly kick her hand with one of my back paws, and she stops.

Anyway, I hope everycat had a pawsome 4th of July weekend.  It was good for us as we had Mommy home with us for three whole days.

Purrs & Breeps, 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/680074</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Jul 2010 09:01:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/680074</guid>
		<description>Over an hour ago, Mommy opened the closet door in the master bedroom to put something in there.  Unb ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Over an hour ago, Mommy opened the closet door in the master bedroom to put something in there.  Unbeknownst to her, I walked in and she shut the door.

Time went on and on, and finally I heard her come into the bedroom.  I scratched at the closet door crack.  She must have heard the scratching, as she opened the door right away.  She was surprized to find me on the floor.  I looked up at her and meowed a pitiful one that meant "about time you let me out of here!"  Also, while I was in there, I pulled a couple of her sweaters off the clothes rack.  Hopefully, that'll teach her to be more aware when I walk into a closet and not to shut me in again!

She apologized profusely and asked if I was okay.  I was stunned, to say the least.  At first, I didn't recognize the bedroom as I was in the closet for so long.  I kept looking around at the walls, furniture and my brothers.  It was the same type behavior I get when I'm let out of the cat carrier after coming home from the vet's.

I hope I never get locked in a closet again, and I'm sure Mommy feels the same way.  Also, both of us are glad that I didn't pee or poopie on the closet floor.

Anyway, I wish everycat and their families a most pawsome and safe 4th of July weekend!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE TWILIGHT ZONE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/679681</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:40:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/679681</guid>
		<description>We've entered the Twilinght Zone today on our pages.  On Saturday, June 26th Mommy renewed our Catst ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've entered the Twilinght Zone today on our pages.  On Saturday, June 26th Mommy renewed our CatsterPlus.  Today, off and on, our pages, are not saying so.  Believe me we're all spaced out about this.

Mommy emailed HQ and along with the confirmation email regarding our Plus subscription renewal.  

We're baffled and have never seen such strange fleas . . . either from the Twilight Zone or maybe The Fringe . . .  maybe we need Agent Olivia Dunham to check this out for us!

We hope and purray this gets straightened out soon.  Right now, I'm the only one with Plus.  An hour ago, only Sampy and Bail.  Earlier this afternoon, it was only Landy who had Plus.  HELLO, HOLA, we're one big furmily with CatsterPlus.

Anyway, is anycat else having these type of fleas?  Let us know.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M AN ARTIST!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678985</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:40:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678985</guid>
		<description>OMC!  Last night, Mommy found a sand sculpture in the large litterbox.  Yep, it was me who peed a pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  Last night, Mommy found a sand sculpture in the large litterbox.  Yep, it was me who peed a purrfect heart shape.  She even took a pic of it, but unfortnuately, the batteries died so she can't load it up until they charge back up.

I'm an artist!  None of us had done this before.  Mommy knew it was me as I always pee in the front entrance of the largest litterbox and my pee puddles are bigger than the others. 

Anyway, that's the scoop (ooops, I said scoop!)on for my artistic work.

Also, we have the windows open now and will put the air back on around noon when it gets hotter.  We had some relief yesterday (upper 80's instead of upper 90's).  Mommy opened the windows for us when she got home from work and shopping.  It was great to enjoy sitting in the windows once again.

That's about it for me.  Have a pawsome weekend my Catster friends!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678407</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:31:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678407</guid>
		<description>The orange &quot;Community&quot; box to the right of the front page has vanished!  I have no idea where it wen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The orange "Community" box to the right of the front page has vanished!  I have no idea where it went!  Now, I'm really baffled!

I have to check with others to see if they're having the same problem.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY . . . I'M A DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678091</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:26:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/678091</guid>
		<description>Mommy always wondered about my fur.  It's thick and double-coated.  My Cat Mommy is a Maine Coon and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy always wondered about my fur.  It's thick and double-coated.  My Cat Mommy is a Maine Coon and my Cat Daddy is a ??? breed.  My sister Kali, looks like a full Maine Coon, and my brother was just like me.

Our vet has me labled on my chart as a domestic shorthair; and say I'm double-coated.  

Catster is honoring domestic medium hairs today and say they're double-coated. In fact, the pic of the kitty they have on the front page looks just like me!!!

Now I know what I'm called.  Mommy has to change my stats to say Maine Coon/domestic medium hair.

Thank you Caster for setting me straight on this issue.

Also, it's a hot day in the neighborhood.  A little less humid, but still hot!

Anyway, I'm going to close now as dinner time is fast approaching.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER MOTH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/677717</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:41:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/677717</guid>
		<description>I found another moth in the kitchen.  I had it pinned down, and when I lifted my paw, it got away.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I found another moth in the kitchen.  I had it pinned down, and when I lifted my paw, it got away.  I almost caught it again, but instead it landed in my water dish.  I didn't want to eat a drowned moth, so I walked away.  Poor Mommy had to change my water.

Well, that's about it for now.  I'm ready for bed.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/676797</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:38:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/676797</guid>
		<description>I'm not cheering because I got DDP today!  I just wanted to let my friends know that there are two s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm not cheering because I got DDP today!  I just wanted to let my friends know that there are two songs being played a lot on the radio that have the words "woo-hoo" in them.

1.   The Black-Eyes Peas - "Tonight is Going to be a Good
     Night";

2.   K. T. Tunstall - "Big Black Horse and the Cherry Tree".

So when you feel good, sing these happy upbeat songs, my friends.

I feel good, so I'm going to be singing these songs a lot.  The reason I feel especially good is because HQ is listening to its members and certain issues are going to be straightened out.

WOO-HOO!   

Have a purrtastic weekend, my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AIN'T GOT NO FLEAS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/675914</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jun 2010 14:41:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/675914</guid>
		<description>No flea
on me
I happy to be
flea free!

Last summer I had one flea, so Mommy put the stuff on m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No flea
on me
I happy to be
flea free!

Last summer I had one flea, so Mommy put the stuff on me.  This year I have nothing.  Mommy told me she heard from the vet's office that fleas prefer lighter colored cats, especially white ones and tabbies.  It seems to be very true around here.  Landy has some white in him, Sampy's the tabby, and Bail is a lighter color gray with lighter shade of tummy fluff.

My coat is dense and solid black, and fleas don't care for it.  I suppose it's hard for them to find my skin so they can get at my blood.

Anyway, I consider myself lucky and wouldn't want to be a white cat, light cat nor a tabby at all.

I got to go now and watch Landy freak out when he gets his flea treatment!  That ought to be a trip!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOT, HOT, HOT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/675235</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jun 2010 19:06:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been hot lately (upper 80's).  When I'm hot, I don't like sleepig on beds, rugs, cat trees or i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been hot lately (upper 80's).  When I'm hot, I don't like sleepig on beds, rugs, cat trees or in windows.  I LOVE TABLES, be it the dining room or coffee table.  

When Mommy came home from work, I was curled up in a ball on the coffee table.

I surely hope it cools off a bit so I can sleep on something softer than a table.

Anyway, it's getting late.  Mommy had to work overtime today and has to do so tomorrow morning.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE MOOL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/674252</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 May 2010 07:13:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/674252</guid>
		<description>Mommy never runs out of nicknames for us kitties.  I'm the latest one to have some new names added t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy never runs out of nicknames for us kitties.  I'm the latest one to have some new names added to my list:  The Mool (because when I meow it sounds like I'm saying "mooooool")  Also, she's been calling me "Panth" which is, of course, short for "Panther".

These names are all in fun, she says.

Anyway, the Mool raps:

I'm the Mool
and I'm no fool
I don't like
the Catster "all white"
It's a fright
and much too bright
Give us back the colors of old
Even something pretty and bold
Or give us some tan
And I'll be a happy man
No more "whiter shade of pale"
We want the colors to prevail . . . .

So there you go.  I haven't done a rap song in quite some time and I figured on doing it now.   Our main gripe is the lack of color in the diaries, biofields, our pages (a complete "white-out").  It reminds me of a house wherein they paint the walls all white  . . . even a powder-blue would be nice and calming on the eyes.  The biofields are harder to see those small codes on a white background.  Mommy says they're an eye-strain.  We miss the greens and oranges.  Even on the diary entry pages, we miss the oranges and greens.

We're okay with the new Catster look and have learned how to get to places now; we just don't care for all the white as noted above.

Anyway, I again thank everycat for helping me celebrate my DDP yesterday.

Have a most pawsome Memorial Day Weekend, my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A PAWSOME FRIDAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/674055</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 May 2010 03:45:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/674055</guid>
		<description>All Fridays are pawsome!  Now a Diary Pick Friday is even more PAWSOME!  Thank you Catster for chosi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All Fridays are pawsome!  Now a Diary Pick Friday is even more PAWSOME!  Thank you Catster for chosing my story about the moth I almost caught!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their kind words, concats & gifts as follows: 

1.  VIVIEN & Family - American flag & cool comment;
2.  LITTLE BIT & Family - cool comment;
3.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
4.  MIA & Family - purrty blue rosette & friends' request;
5.  TYSON - cute little ladybug.

Also, I'm still waiting for another moth to show up in the house.  Unfortunately for me, they're hiding somewhere.

Also, yesterday, we had a bunch of nasty T-storms after 11:30 p.m.  They cooled it down a lot; it's only supposed to be 75 degrees today.

Lastly, all of us are having a "staycation" for Memorial Day weekend.   We'll love having Mommy home with us the whole time.   Believe, me she needs three days off to wind down from the 9 to 5 grind.

Purrs & Breeps,

P.S.   I miss the green of Catster pages.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SAMPY STOLE MY MOTH!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/673112</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 May 2010 17:22:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/673112</guid>
		<description>Just before Mommy served our dinner, there was a moth flapping low to the ground in the kitchen.   I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just before Mommy served our dinner, there was a moth flapping low to the ground in the kitchen.   I SAW it FIRST and immediately started to swing at it.  I almost had the thing, but unfortunately, it got away and flapped toward Sampy who was laying in a sphynx position on the kitchen floor.   He lifted one of his big Maine Coon paws and brought in down on the moth.   He said, "it's mine now!"  The moth was trapped until he lifted said paw and put his mouth on it . . .  and then crunched and swallowed the thing.   

That moth could have been MINE if Sampy wasn't there.  It never fails!  Landy caught  and ate one and now Sampy.  I wonder when I'll catch one.

As I was served my dinner, all I could think of is "Sampy stole my moth".  

Anyway, Mommy told me not to cry about it as summer's on its way and there will be plenty more moths entering our house, believe it.

I surely hope she's right 'cause I was drooling big time for that moth!

I hope everycat is having a pawsome weekend.

Got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, SAMPY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/672974</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 May 2010 19:55:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/672974</guid>
		<description>I concat Sampy on his big day.  Of course, we had a chicken pawty to celebrate!

As to me, I'm doi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I concat Sampy on his big day.  Of course, we had a chicken pawty to celebrate!

As to me, I'm doing okay and am all better from the stupid FLUTD I had last September.  For sure, I hope that never comes back!

Also,we're going to have a pawsome weekend and will chillax by laying around in open windows.  Aside from that, Mommy wants to take a few pics of us wearing the patriotic bandana.   She needs to get pics of me, Cammie Rose and Sampy wearing said bandana as she never did that last year.

Well, I'm going to keep it short.   I'm getting sleepy.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE KITCHEN CABINET REVISITED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/671881</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 May 2010 08:36:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/671881</guid>
		<description>I was enjoying being on top of MY kitchen cabinet above the 'fridge this morning.  All of a sudden,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was enjoying being on top of MY kitchen cabinet above the 'fridge this morning.  All of a sudden, Landy jumped up there again.  I uttered one loud protesting squeaky meow which meant "back off, buddy".  He looked at me funny so I bopped him on the butt again like a few days ago.   He readily got the message and ran back down.   

Now I know when he's scared of me.   The wrestling matches and bopping matches like last night don't scare him.  But when it happens on top of the kitchen cabinet, I can sense he FEARS THE PANTHER!

So now there are two things that scare Landy:  Me on top of the cabinet with him and of course the vacuum cleaner.  I can't blame him for that as all of us are scared of that thing!

Sure, Landy's an okay bro.  But let me reitterate, I DON"T like him on top of the kitchen cabinet when I'm up there!

Anyway, today's weather is nice, sunny, and low humidity.  That T-storm we had last night did the job.   In fact, some parts of Maryland had hail stones . . .  of course, we don't know if we got any as we slept through it.  Mommy heard about it on the 10:00 p.m. news after the storm was over.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS BORED LAST NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/671708</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 May 2010 10:56:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/671708</guid>
		<description>I decided to pick on Landy last night because I was bored.   I poked him, and the race was on.   We  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I decided to pick on Landy last night because I was bored.   I poked him, and the race was on.   We kept exchanging pokes and swats and then I chased him from the kitchen into the dining room and into the cat activity cube.  From there, we exchanged more swats.   At length, I decided that was it and left.  Shortly thereafter, Mommy said, "look out Merl, here he comes".  Yep, he did and he launched himself over top of me like in the game "leap frog".  I chased him around the living room and again and that was it.

All in all, any rough play with Landy ends in a tie.  There's never a looser.  I'm about three times his size and that doesn't bother him one bit.  He's a cat with NO FEAR!  He doesn't back down from the Panther Boy at all.

Anyway, I'm going to lay back on the kitchen table underneath the ceiling fan.  It's a hot one today, and this is the coolest place in the house.

Purrs & Breeps to all on this sunny & warm Friday,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, CONCATS BAIL, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/670822</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 May 2010 08:45:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/670822</guid>
		<description>First of all, I wish everycat's Mommies a Happy Mother's Day!  Purrlease be nice to your special Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I wish everycat's Mommies a Happy Mother's Day!  Purrlease be nice to your special Moms as they deserve it, especially today!

Secondly, I give Bail my concats for landing DDP on Mommy's Day!  That's the way to do it!

Third, it's cold today, so Sampy, Landy and I are being a "circle of fur" on the leopard print blankie on the computer room bed.  There are no territorial disbutes when we're cold.  The word for today is "snuggle".  You  have to do this when Mother Nature thinks it's winter again!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN AT A TIME . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/670685</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 May 2010 15:54:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/670685</guid>
		<description>I was sitting on top of my over the fridge kitchen cabinet when Landy hopped up and stood next to me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was sitting on top of my over the fridge kitchen cabinet when Landy hopped up and stood next to me.   HE WAS IN MY SPACE so I bopped him on the britches.   Not very hard, just hard enough to get the message across.   Boy oh boy, did he get the message wrong.  He wanted to continue it so he bopped me in the chops.   I then gave him the evil and mean panther glowing eye treatment.   Apparently,  he got the message that time and jumped back down.   You see, when I'm up there I want to be alone.  When he comes up there it invades my space.  Can't he understand that this is where I like  meditate!

When Landy sits next to me in the windowsill perch or the cat tree near the windows, it doesn't bother me as those are neutral territory.  The top of the kitchen cabinets are MINE as I discovered them first.  He started going up there as he saw me do it and had to be a copycat!

Anyway, I not saying he can't go up there.  I'm just saying I don't want him up there at the same time.

Well, that's about it on this lovely Saturday.   It's windy, sunny and warm (not hot).

Purrs & Breeps to all on this Mother's Day weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAM!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/669457</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 May 2010 08:31:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/669457</guid>
		<description>After we had our little catnip pawty, I walked into Cam's room, stood in front of her and looked.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After we had our little catnip pawty, I walked into Cam's room, stood in front of her and looked.   She looked back at me and didn't growl nor hiss.   The reason for this is that I told her telepathically, "happy birthday".    She answered back in the same way, "thank you".

I then walked out.  I didn't hiss at her either.  She's 18 years old today and deserves peace and quite.   I hope my other brothers give her the same respect that I gave to her today.

Lastly, I'm enjoying this lovely summer-like weather.   In a matter of a couple days it went from below normal April temps to early summer temps.   Can't go wrong with that.   We love the lower 80's weather around here!

Purrs & Breeps to all my Catster friends, and if you live in this area, enjoy this summer-like weekend.   If you live elsewhere, I hope your weather is nice too!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, IT'S THE PANTHER BOY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668868</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:17:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668868</guid>
		<description>Just thought I'd drop a short line tonight.   Yesterday, I was acting strangely and Mommy was worrie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just thought I'd drop a short line tonight.   Yesterday, I was acting strangely and Mommy was worried . . .  I kept licking near the base of my tail (not the part that I licked when I got the nasty FLUDT .  . . but the lower part.  She picked me up and noticed nothing was wrong, but as soon as I was put down, the licking continued.

Later on that night, I went to my litter box and did a BIG poopie, and afterwards, I've been fine.   In fact, today I'm back to my normal self.   Mommy thinks I had this thing called constipation.

Whatever . . . all I know is I feel better once I took care of business last night . . .

Anyway, that's about it.   Hopefully, my digestive problem doesn't happen again.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET VISIT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668294</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:36:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668294</guid>
		<description>THE BEGINNING:

Mommy left the open cat carrier on the living room couch.  When she was ready to p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ THE BEGINNING:

Mommy left the open cat carrier on the living room couch.  When she was ready to put me into said carrier, I was sitting on top of it.   She said, "Oh, I see you're ready to go to the vet!".   I responded, "yeh, hurry up and let's get it over with!"

She then picked me up and put me inside the carrier, and believe me, my friends, I didn't put up a fight.  Soon we were in the car and vet-bound.   Oh by the way, I supplied the music for the whole trip.  Mommy turned down the radio 'cause she wanted to hear my beautiful chanting . . . .

THE MIDDLE:

It was a dog day at the vet.   So many barking doggies . . . it was unbelievable!  I meowed back at them too!

Then I was taken into the back room where one of the techs weighed me (13.5 lbs.  I lost one pound), and took my temperature (hey, that was no fun!!!).

After that, I was taken into another room, and Mommy followed me.   The vet came in shortly thereafter and listened to my heart which sounded good.   She then felt my bladder, and I wriggled on the table.  I didn't like that one bit!   She said, "his bladder is small,"  and Mommy responded, "sure, he took a pee before we came here."

The vet then gave me two shots; rabies & distemper.   Both of these will last me three years!  YIPPEEE!   No more shots until 2013!!

THE END:

Finally, the visit was over.   Mommy paid the bill, GASP!  $90.00.  YIKES!!   YEEEEEEEEEEKS.   Nowadays, everybody's a wallet cleaner!!

When I got back home, my bros gave me sniffs of welcome!  

Mommy then had her breakfast, went shopping, and to lunch.    She came back with more cat food and some movies.  "Avatar" was one of them.

Well, that's about it.  Good night and have a pawsome weekend!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET VISIT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668180</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:55:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668180</guid>
		<description>I have my vet appointment at 10:00 a.m.today.  I'll keep everycat posted on how it goes when I come  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have my vet appointment at 10:00 a.m.today.  I'll keep everycat posted on how it goes when I come back.

Wish me luck!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS TO SAMPY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668001</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:13:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/668001</guid>
		<description>I'm the spokescat for the rest of us to wish Sampy a happy DDP day!  Woo-Hoo!

Also, Mommy, Sampy, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the spokescat for the rest of us to wish Sampy a happy DDP day!  Woo-Hoo!

Also, Mommy, Sampy, and I fell asleep on the computer room bed for an hour and a half.   We were tired and needed a pre-bedtime nap.

Also, there's no more moth in the computer room.   Who knows where it went.  

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A POSTCARD FOR ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/667593</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:21:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/667593</guid>
		<description>I got a postcard yesterday!   No, it wasn't from a girlcat.   It was from the vet saying  I was due  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a postcard yesterday!   No, it wasn't from a girlcat.   It was from the vet saying  I was due for a rabies shot!  YIKES!   And Mommy called them and set an appointment for me this Saturday!  I'm not too enthused about getting poked and/or riding in that car!

Out of curiousity, I'm excited to see how much I weigh.   Mommy and I think I'm over 15 lbs now.   She says I'm heavier than a 14 lb jug of cat litter!

Anyway, I write my belated concats to Landy.   Today, we had a belated chicken pawty for him.   Of course, I didn't want any chicken and Sampy and Cam slept through it.   Mommy, Bail and Landy enjoyed it.

Well, that's it for my late note after the witching hour!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MORE FLIES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/666009</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:40:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/666009</guid>
		<description>I spoke too soon yesterday about not many flies in the house.  YIKES!   This morning, there were lot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I spoke too soon yesterday about not many flies in the house.  YIKES!   This morning, there were lots of them.   There was one buzzing around in the kitchen, and Landy tried his best to catch it, to no avail.  I helped him and succeeded in giving that fly a hard way to go.  I bopped it good and again brought it down to the kitchen floor.   Then I picked it up in my mouth, crunched it up and swallowed it.   Mommy saw this and told me that I was gross when she saw one of its wings hanging out of my mouth.  Still she thanked me for helping her out.

I was glad to be of help to her.  To be honest, flies are good eating!

Later on she hung up the fly strips in the top portions of several downstairs windows.  So far, so good as she caught a bunch of them.

Anyway, I'm not going to brag about the ant situation because if I do so, there will be tons of those.

Anyway, It's time for me to go.  I'm going to let Bail have a turn.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TEAM WORK PART TWO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/665761</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:16:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/665761</guid>
		<description>On March 13, 2009, I wrote a diary entry entitled &quot;Team Work&quot; which was about the plague of flies we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On March 13, 2009, I wrote a diary entry entitled "Team Work" which was about the plague of flies we had in our house and how Mommy had to get a fly swatter to help Landy and me get rid of them.  Well, this year we only saw one fly!

It's truly a blessing for Mommy and for the rest of us as we couldn't catch them all.  She then got fly paper strips and hung two in the cellar windows, one in the kitchen window, one dining room window, and two in the living room windows.   Eventually, we got them all!!!

Also, we usually have a plague of ants . . . so far this year there were only two ants.  Mommy hopes they don't come back either.

This year it's the march of the centepedes (sp??).   Landy spotted one crawling on the bedroom ceiling and wanted to jump after it.   Of course, his leaping abilities aren't good enough to reach that high.    Also, there was a big fat one crawling in the hallway.    It got away and is somewhere in the house.  YIKES!!

Anyway, hopefully for Mommy's sake there will be no repeat of the fly and ant horror of last spring.   The windows were covered with flies, and she told us that it reminded her of that movie, "The Amityville Horror".

Well, that about it from me.   Have a pawsome weekend, my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!!  I'M DIARY PICK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664824</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Apr 2010 03:59:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664824</guid>
		<description>OMC!  I'm Diary Pick today!  Also, I'm sharing the limelight with one of our bestest friends, SAMOA! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  I'm Diary Pick today!  Also, I'm sharing the limelight with one of our bestest friends, SAMOA!   In fact, she and I used to be on the "PAWPULAR" list several years ago!   How cool is that?

Thank you Caster for the honor of making me Diary Pick today!  I'm totally pawstruck!

I also thank my following pawsome friends for their kind concats and gifts:

1.   FIDO & Family - cute little bunny;
2.   HOOCH & Family - cute little bunny;
3.  TILLY - purrty Easter egg;
4.  SAMOA & Family- yummy shrimp;
5.  MERCY & Family- - cute little bunny;
6.  TABBY & Family - cute little bunny;
7.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
8.   SUGAR BEAR - cool comment;
9.   SAMOA - cool comment & Voki;
10. ZACK - cute little bunny;
11.  EVE - purrty rainbow;
12.  HANNAH & Family - purrty lady bug & a brusselball;
13.  AMBRO & Family - yummy shrimp;
14.  MUPPET & Family - yummy shrimp.

Also, we had a nice Easter weekend with the most purrfect weather.  In fact, this warm weather is continuing all the way until Friday, when t-storms move in to cool it off.   I hope it doesn't cool it off too much, though.

I hope everycat had a pawsome Easter weekend.  Mommy says, "it's back to the grind" today.  I'm glad I get to stay home with my sibs and not deal with any "grind"!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ONE THING IN COMMON . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664415</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:08:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664415</guid>
		<description>Landy, Cam, and I have one thing in common.  We're shorthairs and because of this, whenever we walk  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy, Cam, and I have one thing in common.  We're shorthairs and because of this, whenever we walk by, everyone can see London and France as we wear no underpants!   Now Sampy and Bail are different as they wear, all year 'round, fuzzy, fluffy breeches that cover everything up.  I suppose you can call all longhairs modest!  Hehehehe!

Also, Mommy got rid of the glitch on IE this morning.   She ran the software she got from her server called "PC Fine Tune".   Before she did this,  Bail's and Landy's pages on IE were missing most of the gifts given that day, and of course, yesterday's diaries.  She ran the PC Fine Tune, went back onto Catster, and everything's fine.   Also Firefox works good all the time.  She got PC Fine tune for a 30 day trial, and she thinks she'll keep it as it surely helps.

Lastly, I wish every cat a very Happy Easter weekend.   We're going to be handing out eggs and bunnies throughout the day.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER TEST, CONCATS &amp; BIRTHDAY WISHES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664343</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:56:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664343</guid>
		<description>This is a test.  Sampy put in a test this morning as we 're having an extreme case of diary fleas.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a test.  Sampy put in a test this morning as we 're having an extreme case of diary fleas.   Bail's and Landy's diaries are not showing up tonight either (at least on our home computer).  They showed up at work eventually and we got an email back from HQ saying it was all corrected.   When Mommy got home, again Bail's and Landy's diaries with their thank you listings never showed up like this morning.  In fact, all the gifts do not show up at home except for the early morning ones.   We have no idea what's going on and if it's our computer or Catster fleas. 

Mommy is very distressed about this.   Last week it was our email now this!  She wants a hassle-free weekend.

Also, I concat Landy on his DDP and wish Bail a very happy birthday.   I am thanking all our friends for their kind gifts and concats on behalf of my brothers as their diaries won't work.   They show up on the listing page, but not on their pages itself . . . no gifts are showing up either.

This is a test.   For all we know, mine has fleas too.  So far, only Sampy's works.  It this doesn't work, Sampy will have to have the job of saying all I'm saying.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>5:00 AM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664015</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:52:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/664015</guid>
		<description>At 5:00 a.m. today, I didn't feel too great.  In fact, I barfed on the master bedroom floor (the unc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At 5:00 a.m. today, I didn't feel too great.  In fact, I barfed on the master bedroom floor (the uncarpeted wooden part).  When Mommy found it, there was no food nor hair in it, just brown liquid barf!  YUCKY!  Am I ever glad I got rid of that.

After that, I was back to my normal begging and purring self.   Mommy told me she heard more barfing going on and she couldn't find the rest of it.   I told her to hunt for the furry Easter egg somewhere upstairs!  Hehehe!

Anyway, we're having a three window open day today!  Woo-Hoo.  It's very warm and all us kitties are going to soak up the sun as much as we can.

Lastly, thank you VIVIEN & EMILY FELICITY for your compliments on my Easter tie & fang pics!  It made my day!  Now, I don't feel so embarrassed about baring my fangage!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/663905</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:52:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/663905</guid>
		<description>OMC!  The silly photo of me has just been added!  Mommy did it anyway.  I tried to convince her not  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  The silly photo of me has just been added!  Mommy did it anyway.  I tried to convince her not to . . . still she insisted.

She said I looked like that Simpson's cat "Snowball" who's fangs are always showing.   Let it be known that I don't usually bare my teeth.   I did it one other time in a St. Patrick's Day photo.

Well, that's about it.  Not much else going on at present except "American Idol" is almost on and Sampy needs his night time meds.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EASTER TIE PHOTO SHOOT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/663174</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:27:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/663174</guid>
		<description>OMC!  Mommy did a photo shoot of  Bail and me wearing the floral Easter tie.  I didn't want to look  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  Mommy did a photo shoot of  Bail and me wearing the floral Easter tie.  I didn't want to look straight into the camera as I HATE that flash!  Mommy tried all ways to make me look up and keep looking up.  I finally gave her three looking-up pics.  The first two I had glowing headlight eyes like my sister Kali.  The next one cracked Mommy up when she saw it in the camera.

She told me she hadn't had a good laugh in a long time and this was well worth it.   I asked her over and over "what was so funny" then she told me:

My third pic was a BIG yawn (a profile one).   My two top fangs stood straight out, and she said I looked just like that black cat "Snowball" on the "Simpsons".  Oh how embarrassing!   She's going to load it up tomorrow.   I can't believe her!  Friends, purrlease don't make fun of me, purrlease!!!

Sure, it was funny to her and not to me.  I'm a real cat and not an animated one!

Anyway, it's getting late.  I was in the mood to write today for a bit.

Have pawsome purry & breepy weekend!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M DAFFY FOR DAFFODILS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/661966</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:35:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/661966</guid>
		<description>Spring is surely here as the daffodils are popping up all over the place, even on my page!   Yep, I' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Spring is surely here as the daffodils are popping up all over the place, even on my page!   Yep, I'm daffy for daffodils.   I love looking out the kitchen window and seeing these purty flowers.  

Also, it's another open windows day.   I'm still looking for all those flies that we had last year.  THAT WAS A BLAST!  Of course, Mommy didn't think so and had to buy a fly swatter and fly paper as Landy and I couldn't catch up with eating them.

Anyway, it's back to the windowsill perch or one of the many open windows.  

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M HAVING A GREAT DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/661855</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:26:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/661855</guid>
		<description>I'm doing well on this nice warm Saturday.   It's warmer than yesterday so there's four windows open ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm doing well on this nice warm Saturday.   It's warmer than yesterday so there's four windows open.  Mommy tells us to enjoy today and tomorrow as the colder weather will be back on Monday (the 50's).   That surely beats the 30's and 40's that we were having a couple weeks ago!

Also, I've been finicky lately.   I don't know why . . . foods I normally like I've been licking the gravy only as I did when I was younger.  Chicken and salmon Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys didn't go over great with me lately, and normally those ones I eat more than the gravy.

Also, I chased Landy up the stairs this morning.  That was great fun!   Mommy didn't like it when we both raced by her as she walked up the stairs.    At least we didn't knock her down.   Of course, we're very careful not to do that.  

Anyway, dinner time is here.   I hope Mommy feeds me something that I like.  

Purrs & Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE FIRST FLY OF THE YEAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/660333</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:39:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/660333</guid>
		<description>Yesterday morning, there was a fly buzzing around downstairs. It was the first one for this year.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday morning, there was a fly buzzing around downstairs. It was the first one for this year.   I chittered & breeped while I tried my best to catch it.  I even recruited Landy for his help in catching the pest.   It was to no avail while Mommy was home.

When she got home from work, there was no fly.   She believes somecat caught it and had it for desert.   Just call Landy and I the FLY CONTROL GUYS!  We make sure we get flies even though we won't tell who caught them when Mommy asks.   It's the secretive nature of cats!

Anyway, we've been slacking on writing because Mommy's problems with her hands.  

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/659332</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:46:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/659332</guid>
		<description>I decided today was a good day to revv up my motor.  When I purr, you can hear it in the next room i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I decided today was a good day to revv up my motor.  When I purr, you can hear it in the next room it's so loud!  While I purred, I rolled back and forth on the kitchen floor.   This is called my "anticipatory" purr.  I use this when Mommy's in the kitchen, and I think maybe she has a treat for me or purrhaps an early meal.   NOT, she didn' have either.    HUMMMPF!!  NOT FAIR AT ALL!!!

As to the rest of my day, I slept on Mommy's bed and on the red couch.   I get bored with the same nap spot all the time.   

Lastly, this weekend was the first one in a long time wherein we had two warm sunny days in the mid to upper 50's, back-to-back.   I think this won't last as colder (yucky) weather is supposed to be back around mid week through next weekend

Anyway, I'll be on my way and let Cam do her entry.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/657986</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:40:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/657986</guid>
		<description>Today is the last day of February!  That's great as springtime is around the corner!   I'm looking f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is the last day of February!  That's great as springtime is around the corner!   I'm looking forward to that, I'll tell you!

As to the rest of my day:

I want to relax 
I want to chillax 
I mean to the max
I want to lay my head
on a nice soft bed
and take a nap
right now now now
meow, meow, meow!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SERIOUS PURRS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/657153</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:00:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/657153</guid>
		<description>I'm deeply saddened that my littermate Kali and her Mom have been having a tough and serious time si ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm deeply saddened that my littermate Kali and her Mom have been having a tough and serious time since a week before Christmas.  First of all, Kali's Mommy (our Mommy's best friend Mary) broke her right hand a week before Christmas.  Her hand is just starting to feel better as she progresses through physical therapy.  Secondly, a few days after Christmas, she found out that she had breast cancer.  She had a lumpechtomy (sp ?) in mid January and is recovering from that.  When the incision is completely healed she has to go through chemo.  And lastly, Kali's sister at home, Sheba, made her journey to the Bridge due to complications with diabetes.

Mommy and I send all our prayers to Mary, at this most difficult time.   She has endured a lot of mishaps and it saddens our Mommy so much to see all this bad luck happen to her best friend.   I also say "rest in peace" to dear Sheba and purrs to my littermate sister Kali for losing her sister.   Purrs and prayers to Mary and Kali from all of us.

Lastly, I woke up Mommy at 5:15 a.m. today with loads of licks and purrs.
I figured she was in great need of them and plan on keeping up with my regimen of purr treatment.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY BETTER SLOW, WAY, WAY DOWN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/656464</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:30:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/656464</guid>
		<description>Landy's one WILDCAT!   I'm sure you heard about him jumping on top of an empty trash can.    I was s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy's one WILDCAT!   I'm sure you heard about him jumping on top of an empty trash can.    I was standing near it, and down came Landy and trash can upon me!   I didn't appreciate that one bit!   I'm physically okay; it just shocked the shorts off of me!

Landy talks too much, plays too much, eats too much, and is into everything too much.   (Sounds somewhat like a Dave Matthew's song, don't it?)  I don't think Landy will ever slow down.  I don't know if it's his breed (1/2 Oriental and 1/2 whatever) or his age (2 1/2) or both of the above.   I've never seen a cat like him before!   He's one of a kind, for sure!!

Sure, he's my bro, and I still love him, it's just that he's so hyper, etc.

Anyway, I think Bail is the only one in the house who knows how to avoid Landy's antics as he never gets in his path when he's on a "run".

Maybe I should talk to Bail and see what his secret is with Landy.

Anyway, I got to run and take a bath (my way, of course).

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/655313</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:50:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/655313</guid>
		<description>First of all, I wish everycat a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Secondly, Mommy pulled a Great Escape ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I wish everycat a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Secondly, Mommy pulled a Great Escape out the back storm door.   As you may know, our back storm door was "snowed" shut.   Silly Mommy never swept off the back stoop as it would have been too much for her to keep that one clear along with the front one.  She chose the front one and kept it nice and clear.

Anyway, the snow on the back porch was taking forever to melt.   Eventually, today, she managed to get the storm door open enough to get her hand through so she could chip away at the ice.   Her "chipper" of choice was a large carving knife and jugs and jugs of hot water to speed up the melting process.   IT WORKED!   She managed to get the door open enough for herself to squeeze through and sweep off a tunnel toward the steps.   She then swept off the steps and the tops of the garbage and recycle containers.  She went back inside and took out the garbage.  Boy was she glad to have gotten that done!

After that was accomplished, she blazed a little trail to the side of the house so she could sweep off the vent for the clothes dryer.  Now she can dry her clothes!  Missions accomplished!

Lastly, her little blazed trail will expand so she can wheel the garbage and recycle containers out front.   This may take a while as the front yard snow is much deeper than the back yard (more drifting).   Also, there's been no garbage trucks down our street in three weeks so you know all that garbage is getting pretty noxious!!  *holds nose and makes a yucky face*

Anyway, hopefully more melting happens today as yesterday it didn't get very warm.

Well, that's all from me.   Again, have a pawsome Valentine's Day, everycat!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERL REPORTS ON THE CALM AFTER THE STORM &amp; CAN YOU DIG IT PART TWO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/654572</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:07:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/654572</guid>
		<description>Hey, Merl here with the latest on the second BIG storm of 2010 a/k/a Son of Snowmageddon . . . Like  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, Merl here with the latest on the second BIG storm of 2010 a/k/a Son of Snowmageddon . . . Like Father Like Son . . . this one was just as bad if not worse than the previous Snowmageddon.   Today's storm had over 35 mph winds whereas the "Dad" storm had more heavy snow.

Anyway, it's OVER . . .  no snow and not much wind.  We're fine (so far  . . . hoping no tree limbs are hanging by a thread ready to hit a power line).   We got a good 12 inches also.

Thank you everycat for your concerned comments during both nasty storms:  EDGAR & Family, SAMOA & Family, and OLLIE POP.

Off and on today, Mommy went outside to sweep off the front porch and sidewalk.  She almost reached the  end.   She didn't want to exhaust herself and limited each sweeping to about 40 minutes.  Tomorrow, she'll be able to sweep off her car and perhaps the neighbor can dig out the driveway.   She made sure she parked closer to the end of the driveway so there wouldn't be much snow behind her to shovel out.   If she gets stuck after that, there' s a big bag on non-clumping kitty litter in the trunk of her car.   Gee, cat litter has another use?  

Anyway, I got to run as it's very late.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOWMAGEDDON AND SON OF SNOWMAGEDDON</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653992</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:39:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653992</guid>
		<description>We're still digging out from &quot;Snowmageddon&quot; today.  This awful storm has dumped two feet in our fron ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're still digging out from "Snowmageddon" today.  This awful storm has dumped two feet in our front yard; and larger amounts of three feet in our County.  Mommy tried to get to work today and only got  half way.  She decided to head back home as the main road was worse than the secondary road we live on.   She told us  she fish-tailed twice on the icy/slushy/snow potholed road.   U.S. 1 is always the best plowed road and Snowmageddon made sure it wasn't.   Greenbelt Road is always the worst plowed road, so Mommy decided not to venture that far because of U.S. 1 being badly plowed.

Another big storm is supposed to start tomorrow around noon.  Yep, the "Son of Snowmageddon" will be here and is predicted to dump another 10-20 inches.   This is tooooooooo much!  A lot of people still have no power and are still digging out from the first storm.

Tomorrow, she's going to head to work, and will have to leave before the storm starts sticking to the roads.   She also has to get us more moist cat food as the supply is running low.   Of course, she needs more stuff for herself.   

Anyway, we don't know why we're having so many awful snows this winter.   It's the snowiest winter in a long, long time.   It's very scary.

Purr for us out here.  Purr for our neighbors and for all who live in the Washington, DC, Virginia areas.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHITE GOLD</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653457</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 07:03:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653457</guid>
		<description>The snow plow guys are calling the snow &quot;white gold&quot; as they are making a killing plowing out indivi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The snow plow guys are calling the snow "white gold" as they are making a killing plowing out individual places such as restaurants and gas stations.   One guy said he charged $150.00 to plow out a gas station.   

Yep, we're here and very shocked at the same time.   The snow is still coming down and plans on doing so until it winds down by late afternoon.

Lastly, I picked on Bail this morning.   I suppose a was a bit jealous as Landy was curled up on Mommy's lap and Bail was looking like he was ready to jump up there too.   I felt left out and Bail was nearby so I stalked him and pounced.   We tumbled for a minute and he kept hissing at me.   We then broke up and went our separate ways.

Anyway, I'm going to take my nap too.  In no way do I want to go outside in that white stuff!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SPEAKING OF HIGH-PITCHED VOICES . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653058</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:05:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/653058</guid>
		<description>I'm the one and only who has a high-pitched voice in the family (even higher than Mommy).  My voice  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the one and only who has a high-pitched voice in the family (even higher than Mommy).  My voice sounds like a new born kitten all of the time!  For a 15 lb cat, that's funny!

Anyway, I'm just hanging around and also I've been waking up Mommy earlier than usual.  I'm back in her face with licks and purrs before 6:00 a.m. every morning.

Got to keep it short.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A GIANT STEP FOR ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/652961</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:23:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/652961</guid>
		<description>This morning I got brave in confronting Cammie Rose (a few diaries ago I mentioned my goal was to ki ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I got brave in confronting Cammie Rose (a few diaries ago I mentioned my goal was to kiss her).   Well, anyway, I walked up to her, stood a comfortable two feet away, looked at her, and walked away.  This was the first time I didn't hiss at her.   I believe this is a step in the right direction.  

I think my not hissing shocked Cam, and she forgot to growl.  We shall see where this bravery of mine goes.   I know Mommy would like Cam to get along with all of us.

Anyway, there's not much going on right now.   It's going to be one of those early to bed nights as we lost a lot of sleep around her last night.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BEARY FINE INDEED!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/652060</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:12:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/652060</guid>
		<description>Check out our matching Valentine's Day teddy bear Kimis!   I say they'e beary fine indeed!  Some of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check out our matching Valentine's Day teddy bear Kimis!   I say they'e beary fine indeed!  Some of us look like that pink ribbon is in our hair. . .  it's not, though, it's the Kimi itself!

Also, check out my no. 9 pic!   Mommy finally got this while I was sleeping in the Kitty Corner.   I'm the only one who sleeps in it.   NOW, WHO'S THE BRAVE ONE?

The bottom bunk has a nice fleece tiger print blankie in there and nocat sleeps on it, not even me.  I prefer the top as I like heights!

Anyway, the snow has stopped and the sun is out.  Purrhaps it'll get warm enough to melt some of this so Mommy doesn't have to dig out or pay someone else to do it for her.   It's better when Mother Nature helps out!

Well, that's about it.   We're going to eat our breakfast in a few minutes.  YUM-YUM!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER FRIDAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/651708</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:52:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/651708</guid>
		<description>Yep, it's Friday and I have to think of something cool to do this weekend.   I'm not sure what.   Ma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, it's Friday and I have to think of something cool to do this weekend.   I'm not sure what.   Maybe I'll get brave and kiss Cammie Rose!   A few times, I've tried to go into her room while she was in there and chickened out.   I'm scared of her left hook.  I understand she's got a mean one!

I'm the only one who doesn't get close to her because of that left hook and also the loud screeching meow she lets rip whenever Sampy and Landy starts anything with her.  I think it's best to leave her alone as that's what she basically wants.  Trying to kiss her is really being brave like Bail who did it twice without any repercussions.

Well, should I or not . . . . 

Purrs to all on this Friday.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER FRIDAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/651707</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:52:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/651707</guid>
		<description>Yep, it's Friday and I have to think of something cool to do this weekend.   I'm not sure what.   Ma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, it's Friday and I have to think of something cool to do this weekend.   I'm not sure what.   Maybe I'll get brave and kiss Cammie Rose!   A few times, I've tried to go into her room while she was in there and chickened out.   I'm scared of her left hook.  I understand she's got a mean one!

I'm the only one who doesn't get close to her because of that left hook and also the loud screeching meow she lets rip whenever Sampy and Landy starts anything with her.  I think it's best to leave her alone as that's what she basically wants.  Trying to kiss her is really being brave like Bail who did it twice without any repurrcusions.

Well, should I or not . . . . 

Purrs to all on this Friday.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S A SAMPY MONDAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/650909</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:28:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/650909</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, Sampy's at it again in the DDP spotlight!   At first, he thought this was his first time.  No ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, Sampy's at it again in the DDP spotlight!   At first, he thought this was his first time.  Nope!  I believe the old guy is slipping!   It's his second time.  Therefore, his diary was changed to reflect that error.

As to myself, I've been sleeping in the new Cat Corner on Saturday afternoon.  Mommy told me she took about three pics.   If they come out, the best one will be added to my page.

Lastly, enjoy my Valentine's Day decor!   No new pics were taken of us, though.  Some "Kimis" may be done during this week.

Purrs & Breeps on this very windy & warm Monday (the sun finally came out!!)

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LET'S MAKE A MOVE  . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/650445</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:37:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/650445</guid>
		<description>. . .  ON MOMMY'S SANDWICH!    WOWZA, she had the BIG bunch of ham and turkey and cheese between two ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ . . .  ON MOMMY'S SANDWICH!    WOWZA, she had the BIG bunch of ham and turkey and cheese between two pieces of bread.   Bail and I were after it!

"Grab her sandwich," I breeped to Bail, and he came running.   "We could each jump upon the table and grab what we can before she sits down", I added.

Unfortunately, that didn't happen.  She sat down and, of course, she was a nice Mommy and gave us a few little snacks of HAM and TURKEY.   Well, you know, in our book, cheese is YUCKY!   And we don't do rye bread either.

Anyway, it was a NOM, NOM, NOM evening for Bail and I.  The others slept through this little ham and turkey pawty!

Well, that's about it.  Tomorrow there will be changes to our pages.  Yep, Valentine's Day is around the corner!   My oh my, how time flies!

Purrs & Breeps on this Friday night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE FLY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649824</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:26:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649824</guid>
		<description>When Mommy came home from work, she saw me jumping after some flying black thing.   She asked if it  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy came home from work, she saw me jumping after some flying black thing.   She asked if it was a fly.   I jumped again after it a couple times, and it was gone.

I suppose it was a fly as the temps got close to 60 degrees today.   I think it got fooled by the warm weather and followed Mommy into the house when she came home from work.

Lastly, she took a couple pics of me in the cardboard box "fort".   It's still in the camera, and if it looks good, it may be loaded onto my page.

That's about it.   Nothing major has been happening on the homefront.

Purrs & breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ADDITIONAL THANK YOUS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649344</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:53:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649344</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, I got another birthday hat!  Thank you EDGAR &amp; EMILY FELICITY!  I also got a happy Sunday wis ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, I got another birthday hat!  Thank you EDGAR & EMILY FELICITY!  I also got a happy Sunday wish from VIOLET.  Thank you, buddy!

Lastly, Mommy bought a new shredder (a device that eats junk mail) as her other one broke.   Anyway, what I'm getting at is, she let us kitties have the box it came in and the packing cardboard stuff.   She put the box on its side so we can go in and out.  The cardboard stuff is on the top so it looks like some kind of freaky achitecture.   Of course, I went inside the box and fell asleep.  When Mommy came back downstairs with her camera, I had crawled back out.   He-he-he!

Obviously, the timing of me and my sibs going into the Cat Corner or the fort is  not coinciding with Mommy having her camera ready to take that Kodac moment pic.

Oh well, I suppose she has to carry her camera around at all times if she wants those type of pics.

I got to go now.   Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CAT CORNER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649233</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:15:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/649233</guid>
		<description>I decided to sleep in the Cat Corner this afternoon.   Mommy got a pic but it was with her cell phon ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I decided to sleep in the Cat Corner this afternoon.   Mommy got a pic but it was with her cell phone . . . in other words, it was on the blurry side.

She went out for a couple hours, and when she came back, I was still sleeping there.   I really like it.   The only thing is, the bottom bunk is smaller than the top so I had to sleep with my head sticking of the entrance.

Anyway, it's been a sleepy day for me and my sibs.   Of course, there was a chicken pawty for dinner, and Bail and I were the only ones who attended.  The others were sleeping.

Well, I got to go now.   Purrs & Breeps to everycat on this weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER &quot;OMC&quot; TITLE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/648740</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:05:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/648740</guid>
		<description>Today I'm 4 years old!   I'm getting to be an even bigger &quot;Panther Boy&quot;!  

Also, Mommy needs a me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I'm 4 years old!   I'm getting to be an even bigger "Panther Boy"!  

Also, Mommy needs a memory transplant!   She forgot it was my birthday until she got an email from HQ and I got a pawmail & football from our pawsome friend FIDO! (Thank you HQ & FIDO, for your gifts & concats!) 

 Can you believe that!   How can a Mommy forget about a child's birthday?  UNACCEPTABLE!  I think I'll leave a little treasure on her pillow!

Yeh, I'm sure she's been worked to death at that place she calls a "job" and comes home super tired.   But to forget my big day!   I want to cry!

Anyway, let me concat Landy on his third DDP of 2010!   Concats, bro!  I truly think he's dating the Diary Gal!

Well, I got to go now.   On a different note  . . . . Mommy just told me this moment she's sorry for forgetting today was my birthday and she'll make it up tonight with a salmon/catnip pawty!

ALL's  forgiven now!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl

P.S.   Additional Thank You's:

1.    CHAI-LATTE & Family - yummy cupcake;
2.    SAMOA & Family - cool pawty hat;
3.    VIVIEN - cool comment; and
4.    MERCY & Family - yummy shrimpie.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/647832</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:11:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/647832</guid>
		<description>Mommy told me this morning about what she heard on a show called, &quot;Animal.TV&quot;.   They mentioned ther ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told me this morning about what she heard on a show called, "Animal.TV".   They mentioned there were are no such large cats called "panthers".   They're really called "black leopards", and in fact, they have spots if you look at them close up.  OMC!

I never knew that!   I don't have any spots, but when I was a kitten I had a lot of dark stripes.

I like the word "panther", and I'll still be called the "Panther Boy"!   I'm not the "Leopard Boy".

Lastly, I had a good day today and played a littled game of ponytail holder hockey with Landy early this morning.

Well, that's about it from me.   It's nearing my bedtime.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/646635</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jan 2010 19:05:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/646635</guid>
		<description>My concats go to Bail for the first DDP in our family for 2010!  Good going!

As to myself, I did  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My concats go to Bail for the first DDP in our family for 2010!  Good going!

As to myself, I did nothing but eat, pee, sleep, and climb to the above the 'fridge cabinet for a few minutes.   Other than that, it was a lazy day all in all.

Purrs & Breeps & goodnight everycat

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GROOVING IN THE NEW YEAR!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/646127</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jan 2010 10:43:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/646127</guid>
		<description>Bail, Sampy and I had some loose catnip last night and got good and buzzed.   Cam stuck to her catni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail, Sampy and I had some loose catnip last night and got good and buzzed.   Cam stuck to her catnip pillow, and Landy was offered some loose stuff, but still ran away from it.   I can't understand him at times!   He says "no" to loose nip and will only take it in mousies or catnip toys.  I suppose he thinks it smells too strong.  I know it can't be the way it feels in his mouth as he never let it get that far.

Anyway, I've been the cat who has actually slept in the new cat corner the night before New Year's eve.   This morning, I was up there again for a few minutes.   Sampy and Bail were on the bottom shelf yesterday at different times as Mommy put some catnip in there to get them unafraid of the new bed.

Some time soon, Mommy will be able to get pics of us in there.  Most likely, it'll be me as I love sleeping in it!  Thank you Mommy's boss for this most purrific bed!

Also, it's a laid back day today.   Mommy's doctor wants her to take it easy because of her knee.   She's putting ice packs on it and taking meds.   She feels much better today than before.  In fact, she was able to make another pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs, and clean up all the dirty pans, etc. without her knee going out on her.  Before the fluid draining and cortisone shot, standing for a few minutes was horrible as her knee kept locking up and grinding bone on bone.  Today, the pain didn't come until over an hour later, and it was much less.   I'm glad to hear about that as I don't want to hear Mommy cry and yell anymore  as she sounds like a howling feral cat.

Lastly, Landy and I have a new game we play.  It's called ponytail holder hockey.    We took turns at kicking it back and forth to each other this morning, and then Landy made an under the 'fridge goal.   Last night we played the same game, and I won by making a goal under the cellar door.   Mommy's so proud of me as I'm playing more games with Landy.  This keeps him from using Sampy as a punching bag.  Sampy's old and needs some rest from Landy's wildness.   I'm only a year older than Landy and a much better playmate even if I'm 5 lbs heavier.   If he gets out of hand all I have to do is pin him down and do a few bunny kicks to his head.   He gets the message when I do it.  

Anyway, I'm running on at the mouth today (so did Landy) as we didn't do entries yesterday.

Happy 2010 to all our Catster friends!   Hopefully this year will be more happy and prosperous than 2009!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HE-HE-HE-HE-HE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/645701</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:23:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/645701</guid>
		<description>I hid when Mommy's brother came over today.   I chose a good spot too.  She didn't find me until her ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hid when Mommy's brother came over today.   I chose a good spot too.  She didn't find me until her brother left.    I was on top of the cabinet above the 'fridge the whole time.   I guess you can say, I'm moving up in the world.   Instead of hiding under the bed, I'm up above every human's head!

I must say I was pretty slick in chosing that place to hide today!  

I hope everycat's day was a great one.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY SISTER HAS ALL THE HAIR; and THE ULTIMATE CAT BED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/645040</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:22:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/645040</guid>
		<description>First of all, notice the new pics of my sister, Kali.  I let her wear my blue snow flake bandana.  S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, notice the new pics of my sister, Kali.  I let her wear my blue snow flake bandana.  She's a pretty hairy gal!   Yep, she got all the hair in my previous family.   My brother was a shorthair just like me.

Secondly, I discovered the ultimate cat bed.   Even though it's not a real cat bed, it has to be one when Mommy isn't using it.   You see, Mommy got one of those Kozy Wraps a/k/a Snugglies as one of her Christmas gifts from her brother and sister-in-law.

As Mommy was testing out the Kozy Wrap, I jumped next to her on the couch and started kneading it.  WOWZA!   WHAT PAWSOME SOFTNESS AND WARMTH!   I could knead it all day long!  When she got up from the couch to do some errands, I made my move.  I curled up in a nice tight ball in the center of this wonderful blankie/human garment.   I sailed off into dreamland.

Mommy, may as well give it to me.   I know this is where I'm going to sleep a lot of times.   Yep, the Kozy Wrap also makes the ultimate cat bed!

Time to catch some more "zzz's" on it, my friends.

Hope everycat enjoyed their Christmas!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY SISTER AND HEADLIGHTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644780</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:58:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644780</guid>
		<description>This is entry is about two subjects:

First of all, Mommy visited with her best friend Mary on Chr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is entry is about two subjects:

First of all, Mommy visited with her best friend Mary on Christmas day.  As some of you may remember, Mary is my sister Kali's Mommy.  Anyway, Kali let Mommy take many pics of her while she wore the red and green jingle collar and the blue snow flake bandana.   I understand my sis is a very friendly lap cat, quite unlike me.   In fact, she was glued to Mommy during most of her visit.  Those pics will be added today or tomorrow.  Also, in most pics, Kali's eyes glowed like headlights.

Secondly, speaking of headlights, Mommy's car headlights blew on the way home.   Luckily, the brights worked as regular headlights.  

Mommy's not too happy about this as she has to take the car to Merchant's or Goodyear this morning, and the repair time may be long so as to interfere with plans to see her brother.

As Mommy says, "it's always a CATastrophy or a CARtastrophy". 

Anyway, I'm doing fine, and all of us had a lazy Christmas day.  Hehehehe!   We slept a lot as it was raining.

I hope everycat and their families had a most pawsome Christmas!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644592</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:04:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644592</guid>
		<description>Well Christmas is finally here!  I wish Catster and all our Catster furiends a very meowy Christmas! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Christmas is finally here!  I wish Catster and all our Catster furiends a very meowy Christmas!  

I'm feeling pretty good right now as I just ate my breakfast.  Speaking of breakfast, Mommy's going to make herself a human food breakfast consisting of stuff called scrambled eggs and pancakes.   Apparently, she got two gifts for Christmas that were pancake mixes, biscuit mixes, syrup, and various preserves!   She's going to be a big breakfaster on her vacation!   After the first of the year, she may have to go on a diet from all those extra yummies!

Anyway, I must go now so she can make those pancakes, etc.

Merry Christmas  to all!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644185</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:55:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/644185</guid>
		<description>I thought I'd drop a short note.   CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!   Did everycat finish their ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thought I'd drop a short note.   CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!   Did everycat finish their shopping?  We didn't.

Tomorrow is going to be Mommy's last day of shopping provided her *&^%$ knee holds out.  Lately it hasn't and she can't do much shopping because of it.  

One thing for sure, tomorrow, she's going shopping for a strong knee brace.  Hopefully, she can find something that helps her walk normally instead of like a drunk.

I'm purring that she does because it takes her forever to get to our dishes to feed us in a timely manner.

Also, we're going to be handing out Catmas rosies tonight.  We got a little jump on it this morning.

Lastly, today is Mommy's last day at work.  Her staycation starts tomorrow and runs through January 4th.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GLOBAL WARMING???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/643333</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:55:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/643333</guid>
		<description>Global warming?   He-he-he-he-he-he-he-he!!  That's the joke of the century!   When I took a look ou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Global warming?   He-he-he-he-he-he-he-he!!  That's the joke of the century!   When I took a look outside and saw all that snow, I laughed some more.   I don't believe that global warming garbage one bit.  How could they say that?   It looks more like global freezing.   Two feet of snow and more coming our way  . . . no way is that global warming!!

Anyway, we're keeping warm with the heat turned up a bit higher and snuggling with each other 'cause it's cold not hot!

That's it, my friends.   I just had to get that off my chest about this global warming junk.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATMAS STORY FOR MOMMY'S BIRTHDAY TOMORROW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/642814</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:53:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/642814</guid>
		<description>I said I was going to post my little story &quot;A Catmas Pawty&quot; again for Mommy's birthday. It's become  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I said I was going to post my little story "A Catmas Pawty" again for Mommy's birthday. It's become a tradition now. I'm going post it today so it can run both days.  Here goes:

A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Panther Boy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early. Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet. Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I always sleep every night. I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room. The door was open slightly. I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out. I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying! Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn! Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps. Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock. Others stood and talked while they drank varying Catnip type drinks: Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice). 

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head. I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell in here on this Catmas Eve. All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much. I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me. Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance. They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following: The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat. But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face. She was smiling up at me . . . . .

The End

So, there you go. I was young and little two years ago when I wrote this story. Maybe I should say it's written by Merlin, the Big Panther Boy! Every year, I'm bigger than the year before. I'm the biggest cat in the furmily (perhaps 14 or 15 lbs). It's hard to believe that I've gotten that big. In March of 2006, (when I joined Catster) I was a little guy of 2 1/2 months old.

Happy Birthday Mommy, tomorrow. This is my early present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERLY CLAWS, WHICH KITTY IS REAL &amp; MOMMY'S B'DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/641913</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:37:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/641913</guid>
		<description>Okay, I've got three subjects here:

1.     I'm Merly Claws this year and I'm watching everycat ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, I've got three subjects here:

1.     I'm Merly Claws this year and I'm watching everycat carefully.  So
        far in our household, Landy is Numero Uno on the Naughty List
        mainly because he steals stuff and starts stuff.  Knead I say more!

2.    Which kitty is real?   I know everycat can tell this one.  All of us
        are sportin' Christmas collars, though.

3.   Lastly, Mommy's birthday is Dec. 18th.  Yep, this Friday.  She will
       be OLD, and because of  it being her birthday, I will again
       showcase my story "A Catmas Story" like I do every year.   I plan
      on  loading  it up on the eve of Dec. 17th or the morning of Dec.    
     18th.

So, enjoy my two new pics.   Mommy's so proud of me this year as I let her photo me in the Santa hat.

That's about it from me.   I'm going to take another nap as rainy, cold days like today are good for one thing and that's a lot of naps.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LATE NOTE FROM MERL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/641390</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:19:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/641390</guid>
		<description>On Sunday, Mommy took five new Christmas pics of me wearing a Santa hat and new jingle collar.   The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Sunday, Mommy took five new Christmas pics of me wearing a Santa hat and new jingle collar.   The best ones are going to be added to my page this weekend.

There's not much else going on except it's COLD in our area!  None of us like this Arctic weather!  In fact, to keep warm, Sampy, Landy and I snuggled with Mommy last night, and we plan on doing it again tonight.

Well, that's about it.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOWETRY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/640258</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:12:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/640258</guid>
		<description>Snowetry is my made up word for snow poems.  Here goes an updated version of the one I wrote on Marc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Snowetry is my made up word for snow poems.  Here goes an updated version of the one I wrote on March 1, 2009:

The snow is snowing 
and the wind is blowing
and what will poor tweety do then?
poor thing
He could take off the load
and enter my abode
and join me for dinner
poor thing!

OMC!   Did I write that!  YIKES!   This is a parody of some child's poem from long, long ago.   Mommy said she heard it when she was a kid.  Of course it wasn't this graphic.   It said, "and what will poor robin do then poor thing" in one of the lines.   She doesn't remember the rest.

Anyway, since it is really, officially snowing in the Washington Metro Area, I got inspired a bit.   The snow is sticking to the trees, grass and cars.   Any sticking to the road will happen some time after sundown.
We hope it's nothing major.   Small partial sticking storms are okay.  Mommy hates those type that strand you in the house, coats heavily  the power lines causing the electricity to go "POOF".    We're hoping that doesn't happen.

Anyway, purrs and breeps to all on this chilly weekend.  Cuddle and keep warm, my friends!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE NEW JINGLE COLLAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/639505</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 03:45:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/639505</guid>
		<description>Early this morning, Mommy put the new jingle collar on me when I snuck into the computer room.  I di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this morning, Mommy put the new jingle collar on me when I snuck into the computer room.  I didn't like it and the noise it made and instantly hid under the bed.   When I came out five minutes later, I rolled on the floor in an effort to dislodge the silly thing.  

Mommy then took it off (thank goodness!).   She wanted to take a new Christmas pic of me with it on.   I don't think I'll be a likely candidate for this unless she wants a pic of me rolling on the floor.

Well, that's about it from me.   I'm hungry and awaiting my breakfast.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ORNIMENTAL MERL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/638777</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:50:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/638777</guid>
		<description>I simply love my background!   My pic is in a lovely filligree frame  decorated with bells and color ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I simply love my background!   My pic is in a lovely filligree frame  decorated with bells and colorful orniments.  Call me ornimental Merl!

My sibs couldn't get this background as their close up shots wouldn't fit in the frame properly.   

Anyway, it was a three cat night yesterday; me, Sampy and Landy.   I believe Bail slept on the couch by himself.   He usually does that at night as he doesn't like all the company and heat!  Of course, he'll sleep on the bed during the day times when Landy is the only one with him.

I'm looking forward to today as we'll be having a heat wave!  Yes, a total 60 degrees!   In near December 60 degree weather is a gift to enjoy.   

I hope everycat is enjoying their staycations for the Thanksgiving weekend.   

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/638289</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:45:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/638289</guid>
		<description>I'm dropping off a short note to wish all my Catster friends a Happy Thanksgiving!  Gobble 'till you ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm dropping off a short note to wish all my Catster friends a Happy Thanksgiving!  Gobble 'till you wobble and all that stuff!

I'm thankful mostly for Mommy listening to my cries when I came down with that awful FLUTD!  She got me to the vet in time so I could be helped and cured.

I'm doing fine with no further problems.  I'm so thankful for this.

Of course, I'm also thankful for my Caster friends, food, shelter, and loving Mommy and sibs!

That's about it.  I understand there will be a chicken in our house tonight instead of a turkey!   That's alright.  A bird is a bird.  They both taste yummy!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A BIG PANTHER ROAR . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/636982</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:05:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/636982</guid>
		<description>I shout out a BIG PANTHER ROAR of CONCATS to Sampy for his DDP today!   

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOO ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I shout out a BIG PANTHER ROAR of CONCATS to Sampy for his DDP today!   

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-WOWWWWWWWWWWW!!

Also, I dedicate this little poem to him:

Sampy's diary pick of the day 
hey, hey, hey, hey
He somehow does it right
as now he's back in the spotlight.

Anyway, it's turning out to be a pawsome Saturday as it's not raining.  Also, Bail and I had a visitor on the back porch (a gray and white kitty with a racoon-like ringed tail).   Bail will blog about this later today.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UNSPELLABLE WORDS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/636153</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/636153</guid>
		<description>I LOVE CHICKEN and when I eat it, I make noises that are not even close to &quot;nom nom nom&quot;.   They are ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I LOVE CHICKEN and when I eat it, I make noises that are not even close to "nom nom nom".   They are unspellable.   These noises are purrs mixed with chewing and hard breathing.  I don't think anycat can spell the weird sounds I make.

Because I haven't had Feline Greenies since I had FLUTD, I  now eat chicken.  I can't believe I've refused this great-tasting stuff!   I'm glad I gave it a chance.  Now I'm up there with Bail doing the chicken dance!

Woo-Hoo for chicken!!!

Well, that's about it fron me!   Good night, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CLIMBER HAS BEEN CAPTURED ON FILM!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/635532</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:39:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/635532</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I blogged about my climbing up to the kitchen cabinets whenenver Mommy didn't have her cam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I blogged about my climbing up to the kitchen cabinets whenenver Mommy didn't have her camera with her.  An hour after I did my diary,  she brought her camera downstairs and got those well sought after pics.   I gave her several good shots except my eyes glowed that eerie bright green each time.   I think it looks so cool when that happens!  It makes me look like a scary panther sitting on a mountain top!

The best one of those pics will be added today to the contest and to my page for all to see.

Also, the SUN IS SHINING!   WOO-HOO!   It's about time!  It's also supposed to warm up to about 70 degrees!   OPEN WINDOWS upstairs!   We love the fresh, warm air!

That's about it for now.  I hope everycat's weekend is a pawsome one!

Purrs & Breep,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CABINET CLIMBING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/635321</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:08:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/635321</guid>
		<description>I've been doing a lot of kitchen cabinet climing lately, and every time I do this, Mommy has her cam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been doing a lot of kitchen cabinet climing lately, and every time I do this, Mommy has her camera upstairs.   She begged me to do this when she has the camera with her so she can enter a "climber" pic of me into the Cool Cat and Dog Contest as the deadline is coming up next week.

I told her to carry her camera around with her like a professional photographer even if it's in the house.  Then, maybe she'll be lucky to get that climber shot.

Anyway, the lousy, rainy weather continues yet another day!  This is getting way too tiresome!   Tomorrow will be the sunny day up to 70 degrees.   We're  anxious for this, believe me!

Well, it's breakfast time in our house.   I feel like having some beef and liver this time.  

Purrs & Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY CONTINUING THANKS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/634259</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:28:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/634259</guid>
		<description>WOW!  I got more goodies from my pawsome friends as follows:

1.  MUPPET - a yummy shrimp;
2.   C ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW!  I got more goodies from my pawsome friends as follows:

1.  MUPPET - a yummy shrimp;
2.   COCOA & Co. - a nice juicy steak.

Thank you so much.  In fact, I had surf & turf for dinner!

Anyway, I''m going to keep it short tonight.  Mommy had a busy day at work and is beyond tired.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?   I'M DDP WITH SAMPY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633864</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:24:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633864</guid>
		<description>Thank you Catster for the honor of making me DDP today with my older bro, Sampy!  I'm flattered to t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Catster for the honor of making me DDP today with my older bro, Sampy!  I'm flattered to the max!

I also thank my pawsome friends for their kindness & gifts as follows:

1.   BOOGERS & Family - pawsome pawmail;
2.  HANNAH - cool black cat;
3.   TATE & TONKA - cool pumpkin;
4.    MERCY & Family - a steak to share with Sampy (steak for break-
        fast!);
5.    GLEEK - cool comment;
6.    TONY - cool football;
7.    TILLY - pawsome black cat;
8.     SAMOA & Family - cool flag & Voki;
9.     BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
10.   HOOCH & Crew - another cool football;
11.    EDGAR - cool comment.

Also, as you may have heard from Sampy, I pushed past my fear of visitors yesterday evening as I was hungry and decided I couldn't wait until breakfast.

As soon as there was a knock at the front door I growled like the good watch cat that I am.   Then I chickened out and ran upstairs.  Sampy caught my scared vibes and ran upstairs with me.  Landy stayed downstairs the whole time and Bail stayed upstairs on the windowsill perch.  A few minutes later, Sampy came back downstairs.  Anyway, when it was near dinner time,  I sat on the stairs and peeked through the railing at Mommy and her guest as they watched a movie.   Then after I sat on the steps for a long time, I decided to saunter into the living room.   When I got up to the TV, I ran past the couch on which they sat and into the kitchen.   Mommy then fed us and went back to the living room couch.   After I was done, I slid under the couch on which they sat, came out the other end, and ran back upstairs.   Periodically, after that, I came back downstairs and got as close as the coffee table and then Mommy's legs.   I kept looking at her friend (checking him out to see if he wasn't scary).   It turned out that I could sense he was a cat lover as Landy was feeling comfortable around him i.e. sitting on his and Mommy's laps and staying in the living room most of the time with them.

This is the first time since I was a kitten that I didn't hide from Mommy's visitors including her Dad and brother.   I'm proud of myself for pushing past my fear!   I'm a big panther boy now and I should be brave!   

Anyway, I'm going to bug Mommy for breakfast. 

Purrs & Breeps to all my pawsome friends and thank you again for helping me celebrate my Day of Fame!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS FROM THE PANTHER IN THE HOUSE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633732</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:20:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633732</guid>
		<description>WOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Landy!   I extend my concats to him on this most pawsome day!  If HQ stil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Landy!   I extend my concats to him on this most pawsome day!  If HQ still had the Pawpular spot on the Diary Central, I believe Landy would be up there.   He's got that special touch to his diaries!

Also, Mommy's been cleaning the house like crazy today as she's going to have company.   That means as soon as there's a knock on the door it's my cue to hide under her bed.   If I miss my dinner, so be it.   I'll just eat twice as much for breakfast the next day!

Have a pawsome weekend, my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633184</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 03:39:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/633184</guid>
		<description>I'm Diary Pick today!   Thank you Catster for this pawsome honor!  I love it when I get DDP!   It ma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Diary Pick today!   Thank you Catster for this pawsome honor!  I love it when I get DDP!   It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy (hey, physicially I'm that way too . . .  hehehe!)

I also thank my pawsome friends for their kindness and gifts as follows:

1.  TATE & TONGA - cool black cat;
2.  GLEEK - pawsome comment;
3.  BUDDIE & Family - pawsome pawmail;
4.   VIOLET - cool pumpkin;
5.   SUNFLOWER & Crew - cool pumpkin;
6.   CHEESE & PUMPKIN Family - purrty blue rosette;
7.   EDGAR - cool comment;
8.   REMUS - cool pumpkin;
9.   TONY & ANNA - purrty blue rosette;
10.  MUPPET & Family - cool pumpkin.

On another note, I jumped Bail last night as I felt he was in MY space.  I made him MOVE!   You know all kitties get like this.   It's a territorial dispute!

As to today, it's 45 degrees right now.   I'm not sure how much warmer it'll get.  The weekend is supposed to be better.  Yeh!!!

Anyway, I'm going to lay back and groove on my good feelings and wait for Mommy to feed me!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GOOD EVENING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/632888</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:23:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/632888</guid>
		<description>I'm just dropping by with a little note this evening.   I'm doing fine and so are my sibs.   Hallowe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm just dropping by with a little note this evening.   I'm doing fine and so are my sibs.   Halloween came and went.  Now, Thanksgiving is on its way.

So enjoy my new background that Mommy added this morning.  I feel very priviledged as only mine has been done.

Of course, she plans on getting to the others some time during this week.  It's slow going this week as Mommy is tired and hasn't been on the computer too much at  night.

Anyway, I'm going to take another nap (yep, it's catching around here).

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY MEOW-LO-WEEN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/632033</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:20:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/632033</guid>
		<description>It's that spooky day again and this time it falls on a Saturday!  How cool is that?  Below I will po ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's that spooky day again and this time it falls on a Saturday!  How cool is that?  Below I will post my new little Halloween poem:

On this spooky Halloween night;
Scary creatures crawl into sight;
Black cats, ghosts and mummies too;
Are guaranteed to fully scare you!
Boooo-boooooo is all they say;
And make you  run many  miles away!

Also, this next entry is from last year pre-Halloween:   Purrlease enjoy this if you have missed it:

                                URBAN LEGENDS FROM THE BLUE BLANKIE

"Bail, come sit next to me on the blue blankie while I tell you some Maryland urban legends."

As promised, I'm going to tell everybody about what goes on in Maryland, the state in which we live.   There are many scary stories and odd stories that go on around here, and being that Halloween is today, why not?

I'm going to clean them up a bit 'cause I don't want to get too graphic and scare the britches off anybody.   This book "WEIRD MARYLAND" that Mommy brought about a month ago, has some really strange stuff in it and two of the legends, she has heard back in the 1970's (way before the book was in print);  The Black Aggie and the Goat Man:

First of all, the "Black Aggie" is Maryland's most popular legend.  Black Aggie is a dark statue that was once in a cemetary near Pikesville, MD.   Legend says that if you spend the night in Aggie's arms you will die and if you look into her eyes you'll go blind.  Another is about the goat man who prowls around Lottsford Road in Largo, MD and hurls himself at cars that travel down that road at night.   There are several "crybaby bridges"  in which the legends are very sad.

There are several haunted houses mentioned in this  book.   One is the Perry Hall mansion.  People who visit the house see lights going off and on even though there is no electricity hooked up.

There is a creepy deserted hospital in Glenn Dale, MD, and there are many haunted hotels and bars.

It's an interesting book to read on halloween.   Read it if you dare!   Some of it is really scary and creepy.

"Now, Bail, are you scared?  Maybe we should hide under the bed and cuddle together."

WEIRD MARYLAND can be picked up at your local Borders Book Stores.  It's by Mark Moran, Mark Sceurman and Matt Lake.

Well, I'll let everybody go now.   Mommy getting ready to go out.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

and have a safe and pawsome HALLOWEEN!   MUWUAAAAAA!

Merl (the panther boy who stays inside always on Halloween)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/630814</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:39:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/630814</guid>
		<description>The 125 foot long tail is baaaaaaack!   This time it's 200 feet long and is cruising toward the jogg ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The 125 foot long tail is baaaaaaack!   This time it's 200 feet long and is cruising toward the jogging path in our neighborhood.    Hear the crunch, crunch, and sweeping sounds of leaves as it slithers like a snake toward its goal.  Will it scare anyone or does it only want to jog on Halloween night?  Maybe it wants to sit on the little bench in the background (see no. 8 pic, of course).

Anyway, we had fun making this latest picture of the "tail".   Look out 'cause Halloween is just around the corner.

So, that's my little tale of the tail (which is really Bail's tail).  His tail is fluffier this year as all of you can see from his latest pic in the contest.

Well, I must go now.  Have a pawsome Monday.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SITTING AND SLEEPING CAT; AND A VISITOR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/630562</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:55:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/630562</guid>
		<description>First of all, I had two new pics added to the Cool Contest for the sleeping and sitting cat CATagori ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I had two new pics added to the Cool Contest for the sleeping and sitting cat CATagories.  You can vote for them here or use the little button at the bottom of my page:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/show09/vote_pet.php?i=289077">Vote for MERLIN  in the World's Coolest</a><a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com" title="cat pictures & breed info">cat pictures & breed info</a>

Yesterday, we had an afternoon visitor.  Mommy looked out the kitchen door around 2:30 p.m. and saw Willow a/k/a Torbie Sue sitting on the back porch.  Apparently, she was looking for food.   Mommy said "hi" to Willow who looked at her with her beautiful emerald green eyes.   Then Mommy accidently dropped some trash on the kitchen floor, and Willow ran.  

Anyway, if Willow would have stayed, Mommy would have pet her but not given her any food as she now knows she's the neighbor's cat.

This is the first time Mommy has seen Willow since March of this year, and was happy that the little cat came to visit.

Lastly, I'm just hanging around.  Mommy has a couple upstairs windows cracked open just enough so us kitties could sit and get some sun and fresh air.

That's it.   Have a pawsome Sunday, my Catster friends.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SITTING PRETTY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/629866</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:37:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/629866</guid>
		<description>I sat pretty for Mommy this morning.  I was on the corner of the table which the CD player is on whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I sat pretty for Mommy this morning.  I was on the corner of the table which the CD player is on when she took this pic.   Don't ask my why Bail and I love to sit next to the mewsic player even if it isn't turned on!

Anyway, hopefully this pic will turn out so I can enter it into the "sitting cat" CATegory of the Cool Cats & Dogs contest.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl

P.S.   I'm doing fine and occassionally drink from the Drinkwell.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY IT'S THE MERL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/628965</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:22:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/628965</guid>
		<description>I just added a few more pics in the Cool Contest.  You can check them out here:

Vote for MERLIN   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just added a few more pics in the Cool Contest.  You can check them out here:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com/show09/vote_pet.php?i=289077">Vote for MERLIN  in the World's Coolest</a><a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.catster.com" title="cat pictures & breed info">cat pictures & breed info</a>

Purrlease vote for me too!

As to my weekend, it was okay.  It could have been warmer and sunny.

It rained all day Saturday and through the night.  Most of Sunday was cloudy with no rain.  Finally, the sun came out late afternoon.  Still, that didn't warm it up.   Hopefully this coming week gets a warming trend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>QUESS WHAT?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/627517</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:58:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/627517</guid>
		<description>Quess what I did twice last night?  

I drank out of the Drinkwell while Mommy watched!   I did it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Quess what I did twice last night?  

I drank out of the Drinkwell while Mommy watched!   I did it on two separate occasions each consisting of many long laps.   I love the water in it!   I didn't know what I was missing in the past couple of weeks.   All this avoidance was because of my fear of something new!  

Landy was the first to drink from it.  I watched him and took it from there.  I'm glad I did!

Anyway, it's cool weather again.  Last night I slept next to Mommy's neck.   I almost had my head on her pillow!

Got to run.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE BLUE SUITCASE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/627217</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:35:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/627217</guid>
		<description>All us kitties love when Mommy opens the blue suitcase for inside there are many treasures.   This t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All us kitties love when Mommy opens the blue suitcase for inside there are many treasures.   This time, she pulled out all Halloween and Christmas costumes.  Of course, Landy and I had to check out the above-noted stuff when she put it on her bed.   While she was looking, Landy grabbed the Santa hat by the pom-pom and was ready to carry that off.   He thought it was a toy especially  for him.   HE THINKS EVERYTHING is a toy!  Later, Mommy had to go into the computer room to get the camera, and when she got back the ho-ho jingle collar was missing.    I told her Landy stole it and carried it off somewhere.  Sure enough, she found it laying in the middle of the stairs!

That Landy is surely a trip!   And on the subject of Landy, I wish him the best on his DDP today!   Way to go, bro!

Later, Mommy tried to get some new pics of me with the cowboy bandana on.  Of course, I wouldn't sit still as I didn't want my pic taken today.  I get moods like that a lot.

Thats' about it.   Have a pawsome weekend, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, LANDY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/626664</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:32:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/626664</guid>
		<description>I'm posting my concats a bit late tonight.  WAY TO GO, LANDY!

He's been on Catster a little over  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm posting my concats a bit late tonight.  WAY TO GO, LANDY!

He's been on Catster a little over a year and he got DOTD! That's really pawsome!  I admire him a lot!

Also, we had a salmon pawty tonight in his honor.  He was surprised and was glad that Bail didn't try to steal his serving.

Well, I must go now as I'm tired.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE BLACK CAT STRIKES AGAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/626256</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:23:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/626256</guid>
		<description>Enjoy my new halloween pic!  Mommy made it early this morning just for me!  Isn't she a great Mommy? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Enjoy my new halloween pic!  Mommy made it early this morning just for me!  Isn't she a great Mommy?

Also, some time this weekend, we'll have a surprise halloween pic added to my page.  This one will take a lot of extra work and it's guaranteed to be PAWSOME!

Have a purrleasant Wednesday, my Catster friends!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/625674</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Oct 2009 16:29:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/625674</guid>
		<description>My halloween page is done except for the sounds!   I actually posed for Mommy this weekend and gave  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My halloween page is done except for the sounds!   I actually posed for Mommy this weekend and gave her two of my scary halloween black cat faces.   Check out my spooky green eyes in the close up!  MUWAHAHAHAH!

I also approve of the background with the black cats and jack-o-lanterns!  

As to the weekend, I hung around and was a true couch potato.   I love sleeping on the living room couches.  It doesn't matter which one.

That's about it.   Mommy wants to check out FB for a bit then watch a movie.

I hope everycat had a pawsome weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I CAN'T WAIT!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/624670</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:34:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/624670</guid>
		<description>This weekend we're going to put up our Halloween decor!   It's  early October, so that qualifies!  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This weekend we're going to put up our Halloween decor!   It's  early October, so that qualifies!  The stores already are selling Halloween stuff!

We're going to use our same pics and maybe a few new ones.  I hope we find some cool Halloween backgrounds and mewsic too!

Just thought I'd post this first 'cause I'm the BLACK CAT of the house!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LANDY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/624241</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:55:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/624241</guid>
		<description>I wished Landy happy birthday yesterday and didn't get to post it.   Bummer Mommy turned off the com ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wished Landy happy birthday yesterday and didn't get to post it.   Bummer Mommy turned off the computer at 4:00 p.m.

Anyway, I appologized to him about having a cattitude when he wanted to sleep on Mommy's tummy first.   So after we had dinner, I let him have a turn, Sampy have her feet, and I the arm of the couch.  What a lineup! We all stayed and gave her purrs as she had a headache.

All in all, it worked out.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl

P.S.   I'm doing fine.   Also, Mommy doesn't think I'm using the Drinkwell.   Somecat drank from it again as there were catfood crumbs in it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURRING CONTEST</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/623294</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:13:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/623294</guid>
		<description>Landy and I had a purring contest last night and guess who won?

ME!!!

I out-purred him.  I hav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy and I had a purring contest last night and guess who won?

ME!!!

I out-purred him.  I have the loudest, vibrating purr ever!  If anycat needs extra purrs such as CALVIN, give me a call!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DRINKWELL UPDATE . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/622917</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:25:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/622917</guid>
		<description>This evening after Mommy had finished a little dish of ice cream, she headed to the kitchen.   On he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This evening after Mommy had finished a little dish of ice cream, she headed to the kitchen.   On her way there,  she saw Sampy walk up to the Drinkwell.  From where she stood, it looked like he slipped his tongue into the water.  But then she dropped the spoon which clattered loudly to the floor.   Sampy took off . . .   She and I had the purrfect opportunity to see if somecat would drink out of the Drinkwell and she messed it up by dropping that spoon. Grrrrrrrrrr!   She wasn't too happy about that.   Still, I haven't let Mommy see me drink . . . 

And oh, yes, I feel great!   I appreciate my regular food more now since Mommy isn't trying to mix the rancid RX moist with it.    I'm sticking to the beef, turkey, chicken and liver types as they are better for boy kitties than the fishy kind.  The tuna and salmon cat foods  won't be given to me and my brothers as often now.

So far, so good.  Keep your paws crossed.

Well, I'm going to bed now.  Goodnight.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S TRUE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/622434</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:05:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/622434</guid>
		<description>Early this evening,  Landy got on my nerves so I decided to show him who's boss around here.

It s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this evening,  Landy got on my nerves so I decided to show him who's boss around here.

It started like this:  He got into my face so I meowed loudly at him.  Then I bopped him in the butt, chased him, pinned him down, and bunny kicked his head.  He broke loose and flew under the living room chair.  I went after him and he got away.   That ended that.   All I can say is he was asking for this.  

Sampy was sitting on the dining room chair watching us the whole time.  He told me afterwards that he was glad that I showed Landy a thing or too.   He also said that Landy thinks he can get away with a lot of stuff around here, and he needs to be shown how it feels to be picked on so maybe he'd stop it.

I really doubt it though as he's just that type of cat.   He loves to pick on the most mellow guy, and that's Sampy.

Anyway, I also want to say that I feel fine and I don't need that yucky moist RX food.   Mommy's been giving me a lot of non-fish type stuff:  chicken, beef, turkey, liver/beef; and liver/chicken.   Still, I'm eating the dry RX stuff.   As to the Drinkwell, I'm not telling.   Mommy's never seen me drink from it, but has seen me up close to it with my back facing her.  She couldn't tell if my tongue was in the water or not.  I'm going to keep her guessing.   Also, she did see Landy try to sniff the stream of water and get a nosefull.   After that I suppose he has no interest in it at all.

Well, I got to run.  It's getting late.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/622138</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:36:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I wish everycat a Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day.   I don't think anycat has done so  . . .  as we've  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish everycat a Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day.   I don't think anycat has done so  . . .  as we've been talking all kinds of illnesses lately (us and other cats).

There's heart disease, cancer, FLUTD, and whatever lurking around Catsterland.   I'd like to make all those horrid diseases walk the plank!

Of course, when they do, they would die and not infect all the purrty fish either.

That's my fantasy that I wish could be true.   Just to have those awful diseases off the face of this earth, would be a blessing.

As to the Drinkwell, Mommy thinks I may have stuck my tongue in it.   The other day, she peeked around the corner from the kitchen into the dining room (where the Drinkwell is situated).  She saw me standing close to it.   She couldn't tell if I was sniffing or drinking from where she stood.

Anyway, I hope everycat's Pirate Day is going great!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DRINKWELL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/621613</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:49:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMC!  The vet recommends that Mommy get me a Drinkwell.  Of course, all of us will be drinking out o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  The vet recommends that Mommy get me a Drinkwell.  Of course, all of us will be drinking out of it.  The vet wants to make sure that I drink a lot of water and believes that a Drinkwell will entice me to do so.

Cats are supposed to LOVE running water!   I remember I used to drink out of the kitchen faucet when I was a kitten.  In fact, I was in the sink last night.  Now, Mommy thinks I lost interest in drinking out of the faucet as I turned my back on it and let the water roll down my back.  It was then I licked myself dry of all droplets.   Ahhhhhhh, water!

So . . . .

Time will tell
If I drink well to get well
out of the Drinkwell

I know Bail and Sampy will most assuredly be poking their funky feet in it.  Guaranteed!

Purrs & Breeps to all on this Thursday almost lunch time.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BYE BYE PALM TREES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/621010</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:54:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Bye, bye palm trees
Hello autumn leaves
I think I'm gonna cry
Bye, bye summetime
Bye, bye . . .  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bye, bye palm trees
Hello autumn leaves
I think I'm gonna cry
Bye, bye summetime
Bye, bye . . . 

(Sing to the tune of Evelry Bros "Bye Bye Love")

If I ain't rappin', I'm parodying somethin'.

Gotta cheer up this household somehow.  I know what would really cheer up Mommy is if I didn't have to be on that RX food or at least liked some of the moist, and Sampy's upcoming heart ultrasound turns out okay. 

Anyway, as you will notice our autumn stuff is almost done.   All we need is some cute little glittery graphics on our pages, maybe a kimi or too.

Well, I must get back to the big chair in the kitchen and continue my afternoon nap.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FOOD FLING?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/620517</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:35:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>As you all know, I hate my RX moist food.  Yesterday, Mommy picked up another kind as the last resor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As you all know, I hate my RX moist food.  Yesterday, Mommy picked up another kind as the last resort.  This one was chicken and had more juice in it.   Still, I didn't care for it.

Mommy tried to coax me, to no avail.   She then put some into my mouth as if it were meds.   Some got onto my tongue, therefore, I had to swallow that.     In the meantime, a lot of RX moist food was all over my mouth, neck, chest, counter top and floor.   IT LOOKED LIKE ONE OF THOSE FB FOOD FLINGS!

In any event, I had to lick the rest off me.   Mommy wasn't going to assist me in the removal of this food as I'd at least get some into me via my tongue.

Lastly, when Mommy went to the vet's office to pick up two cans of this CD brand, she felt that she was treated rudely by one of the receptionists.  

Mommy asked her "what if Merl doesn't like this brand either?"  And the receptionist replied, "then there's nothing more we can do for him."   Mommy didn't like the way this was presented by the receptionist and her overall unfriendly manner.    She's going to call today to ask for the vet's opinion on what the receptionist said and if  it's true that "there's nothing more we can do for him."

In the meantime, Mommy says she's going to do the smearing of the moist food around my mouth and tongue so at least this way some of it gets into me.   I'm not looking forward to this at all.

I hope everycat has a better weekend than I am having with this RX moist  food ordeal.

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DEPREVIATION RAP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/620307</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:23:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and the vet ought to take a hike
'cause they don't care about what I like
I want my Greenies ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and the vet ought to take a hike
'cause they don't care about what I like
I want my Greenies right now
No if's, and's or buts, 
meow, meow, meow.

The vet says Greenies are no good
And I have to eat my RX food
Lack of  Greenies puts me in bad mood.

There you go.  Another rap.  Except this one's sad 'cause Mommy and the vet won't let me have anymore Greenies.   I have to eat nothing but RX dry food for urinary problems.

GEEEEEEEEEZ.  I feel like an old man!!!

Still, after every meal, I beg Mommy for Greenies.  I'm hoping she'll forget the rules and give me some.   It's been a long week so far doing without them.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/620073</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:02:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning and yesterday morning, I gave Mommy lots of purrs.   I spent those two nights on her be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning and yesterday morning, I gave Mommy lots of purrs.   I spent those two nights on her bed curled up in a ball next to her right shoulder.   When she woke up, I purred like a revving engine and licked her chin and nose.  Yep, I'm back to my normal self!

This is because of the purrs I received from my furriends, my sibs, and of course the care and treatment from the vet, and Mommy.

I feel pretty good.   Mommy's still concerned about my not liking any of the RX moist food, though.   She's to pick up some other varieties tonight.   We'll see if any of those work.   If they're pate, they won't work.   To me and my sibs, pate is nothing but cardboard with a minute amount of gravy.  That's not worth eating at all!   You could make a box out of it!

Well, that's it from me.  I have to let Mommy get ready for work.  She has today and tomorrow and then she's off all next week.   Yep, Mommy is having a staycation just to hang around us kitties and not work.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FAROUT, LANDY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/619448</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:29:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Can you believe it?  Landy's in the diary spotlight today!  Looks like our family is on a roll in th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Can you believe it?  Landy's in the diary spotlight today!  Looks like our family is on a roll in the past week.

As you may have heard, the vet's office called and said my urine was negative for bacteria.   That's good to hear!   We're all so glad.

As to my taking my meds:   I take my pills (once a day) like a mancat.  Now that I have my strength back, I wrestle Mommy when she gives me that yucky pink stuff (amoxycillin).   Some of it dribbles on my fur then I have  to lick it off.   Of course, Mommy wipes of the parts that dribble on the back of my neck.   Yes, I moved my head a couple times when she tried to squirt the rancid stuff into my mouth. 

Also, Mommy let the vet's office know that I'm refusing to eat the moist RX food, and that I've touched the dry a little bit.   I've eaten my own moist.   The vet's supposed to call back later today.

Lastly, I'm peeing more often.  WOO-HOO!  I'm also moving around more and playing.  In fact, I jumped up to the kitchen cabinets again this morning. 

Well, that's about it for now.  

Happy Labor Day, everycat!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/619295</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Sep 2009 12:09:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, I give my concats to Sampy on his DDP today.   WOO-HOO!

Secondly, I don't like that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I give my concats to Sampy on his DDP today.   WOO-HOO!

Secondly, I don't like that hospital food.   Mommy's trying to trick me into eating the gross stuff.   I nibbled at the dry.  She tried to hide the moist underneath my regular gravy Fancy Feast.    I outfoxed her and picked out my stuff.

I peed last night and it took me forever.  I made a bigger amount though.   Mommy didn't see me do anymore since then.  In fact, she carried me upstairs to my box and I walked away from it.

She's getting worried again.   Hey, everycat how many times a day is a normal cat supposed to pee?   I think Landy overdoes it by going every other hour (something like that).

Sampy saves it all up until he has to really go and lets lose a major flash flood!

I think Bail is the most normal one.   Cam pees a lot as she's older than the hills.

Well, enough pee talk for now.

Mommy's ready to go somewhere with Mary and her grandsons.  They are on their way.

I hope everycat is having a pawsome Labor Day weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ARRRRRRR!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/619058</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Sep 2009 06:19:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Talk LIke a Pirate Day is coming up!   Mommy has added our pirate pics from last year.   Arrrrrr!    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Talk LIke a Pirate Day is coming up!   Mommy has added our pirate pics from last year.   Arrrrrr!   This year I'm making that horrid disease that kitties get and I have called FLUTD, walk the plank!

FLUTD has no use around here!   It deserves to walk the plank!  

I'm doing my best so far.   I'm peeing on my own and drinking lots of water!  I'm also taking my meds like a mancat.  Also,  I've nibbled at my prescription dry food (Royal Canin SO).  I don't like the moist so Mommy (as per the vet's instructions) mixed some of my gravy food with it.   But I, the smart one, managed to pick out the gravy stuff.    She then put some of the prescription moist in my mouth, and I spit it right back out.  Hehehehe!  YUCKY stuff this hospital food!

Anyway, I'm feeling better and I shocked Mommy this morning by jumping on top of the kitchen cabinet over top of the 'fridge.  I haven't done this in quite some time.   When I can leap, you know I'm feeling better!

Again, thanks to all the kitties who gave me get well comments yesterday.  

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl  (getting better every day)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M BACK!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618823</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:37:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I got home about two hours ago.  And guess what I did?  You got it, I ate for the first time in two  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got home about two hours ago.  And guess what I did?  You got it, I ate for the first time in two days!   YUMMY salmon Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys and some of my Purina One!  I peed three times since I've been back, but they've been small amounts.  The first time I peed, was in the cat tunnel.   I didn't feel like going upstairs where the litterboxes were at that moment so I did it there.   I still feel like I have to pee a lot and when I go, it's not much.   The vet said I will still feel uncomfortable for a few days.

I have to take one pill called Phenoxybenzamine (for urethral sphincter spasms) early in the evening and some liquid stuff that looks like Pepto Bismol  called Amoxicillin (an antibiotic) once in the morning and once in the evening.  Also, Mommy is supposed to get a prescription from the doctor for a special kind of dry food to prevent more crystals from forming.   Being that it'll be hard to separate us, Mommy may have to put all of us on that diet.   In the long run it'll be better in case my brothers have that problem.   Sampy almost did last year.

On my discharge instructions it said:  "Merlin most likely has Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease or FLUTD.  This disease can be caused by inflammation of the urinary tract or crystals or protein debris in the urine.  Struvite crystals were seen in the urine sample the doctor obtained.  He will need to be fed a special food that helps dissolve struvite."

Lastly, when I first arrived, my brothers  sniffed me all over, and greeted me with their musical trills.  I'm so glad to be home and hope I don't have to go to the hospital again.  The food was GROSS!  They also shaved two of my paws.  I know they were trying to help me and at the same time, I didn't like being there.   The room I was in was filled with doggies!   No kitties at all!  All that barking got on my nerves!

Also, Mommy wants to take a pic of my shaved paws.   I bet she wouldn't like it if I shaved her head, took a pic of that, and  put it on Facebook!!!   I bet she'd be hissed off!

Anyway, Mommy is thinking of confining me to the bathroom so she could monitor exactly how much I pee and to make sure I don't pee all over the house.

Lastly, I thank my pawsome friends for all the Powers of Paws, treats, prayers and purrs.   It's truly working wonders!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl

ADDENDUM:  I send more thank y9u's to the following for their caring comments that came in after I went to bed last night:   GLEEK & Family; EDGAR & Family; KIKI & Family; and MUPPET & Family.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERL COMES HOME TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618729</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:40:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'll be picking Merl up from the hospital today after work.  I know he'll be glad to be home.   

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'll be picking Merl up from the hospital today after work.  I know he'll be glad to be home.   

He's peeing on his own!  The bad part is, he hasn't eaten anything since Tuesday morning.   I think he's terribly homesick and hates hospital food.

I'll update how he's doing once he's home and how the others react to him.

Later

Barb]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WEDNESDAY'S UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618536</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:03:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I received a call from the vet at the 24 hour animal hospital where Merlin currently is.  I found ou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I received a call from the vet at the 24 hour animal hospital where Merlin currently is.  I found out that his bloodwork is fine; kidneys are fine (BUN & createnine levels are normal).  He still has the catheter in, and they may take it out later today to see if he urniates on his own.  I'm praying that goes well.

I asked the vet if Merlin was eating.  She said, "no" as the food didn't have gravy in it.   I told her how fussy he is and only likes dry and gravy off the chopped up food such as Friskies Elegent Medlies.   She's going to see if they can come up with some "hospital" food that has gravy in it.   I can see Merl saying "YUCKY, hospital food!   I won't eat it for a million bucks!"

Anyway, today at 4:00 p.m. I'll find out more information as to whether poor Merl needs to keep the catheter in and whether he's eating.

On behalf of Merl, I thank everycat/everyone who gave their gifts, purrs & prayers.  It mean a lot to us.

Barb & Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STILL ANOTHER UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618399</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:34:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Poor Merlin has been transferred to another hospital as he has to stay overnight and maybe another n ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Poor Merlin has been transferred to another hospital as he has to stay overnight and maybe another night after that.  He has a catheter still in him and they will take it out some time tomorrow and watch him carefully to make sure  he doesn't block again.

The diagnosis:  uretha blockage; there's not a good stream of urine coming from him.   They found struvite crystals which are made of magnesium, amonia and phosphate (sp?).  When the vet put in the catheter, she noticed there was a narrowing of his uretha possibly inflamed by the rubbing of the crystals.

They took a urine test and found no bacteria but some blood.  When I left they were getting ready to do his bloodwork.

Before they drew his blood, they let me visit with him.   He was a bit "high" from some drugs they gave him to relax the sphincter (sp?).  Still he recognized me.  I told him that his friends are purring for him while I pet him a lot.  He gave me some headbutts on my arm.   Then he dictated to me:

"Tell all my friends:  ANNA, GLEEK, EMILY FELICITY for their pawsome comments and VIOLET and EDGAR for their kind Power of the Paws.  I also don't like wearing that silly E-collar the vet put on me.   I'm not Queen Elizabeth."  He also said, "look at my poodle paws . . .  they shaved my two front paws!"    I then had to kiss him goodbye for the night as they were ready to draw his blood.

On the way home I cried a bit.  It's all hard to take in right now.   I'm mostly numb.

I'll be in contact with the vet tomorrow to see how Merl's doing.

Thank you again everyone!

Barb & Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FURTHER UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618293</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:42:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I dropped Merl off to the vet on the way to work this morning.

Around 11:00 a.m., I found out tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I dropped Merl off to the vet on the way to work this morning.

Around 11:00 a.m., I found out that he had a blocked bladder and they would have to sedate him so they could put in a catheter.  They're hoping he doesn't have any stones.  They also speculate he may have to go on a special diet from now on.

I'm so sad right now and am trying my best to not break down.  It's hard!   Poor Merl, poor Sampy.   All at once!   

I called the vet back and she was in surgery and am axiously awaiting her call back to see how my baby is doing.   He's only three years old.  I never heard of this happening to a young kitty.

I will update later.   

Barb]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EARLY THIS MORNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618237</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 07:51:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/618237</guid>
		<description>I was crying early this morning while Mommy was eating her breakfast.   I don't cry for no reason.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was crying early this morning while Mommy was eating her breakfast.   I don't cry for no reason.   Then I started licking my privates.   She knew something was wrong with me and dropped me off the vet on her way to work.   We'll keep you posted later on today.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PANTHER BOY RAPS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/617946</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:46:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/617946</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO, my little rap song surely paid off!   I'm DDP today!  Thank you Catster for this honor!   A ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO, my little rap song surely paid off!   I'm DDP today!  Thank you Catster for this honor!   Also, I'm sharing the limelight with my bro, Bail!  How cool is that!

I must write some more rap.   Maybe I should team up with Emenem or one of the other rappers  . . . 

Again, WOO-HOO!   Today is going to be PAWSOME!!

Even the weather is PAWSOME today.   More like the first day of autumn.  Certainly, nice sleeping weather.

My Thank You List for gifts & concats:

1.   BUDDIE, GIBBS & Family for their pawsome pmail concats;
2.   VIOLET & Family for their  pawsome baseball & comment;
3.   HOOCH & Family for their lovely blue rosie;
4.   LITTLE BIT & Family for their cool comment;
5.   TATE * TONKA for their purrty red rosie;
6.   MITTENS & Family for their juicy steak;
7.   SAMPSON & Family for the juicy watermelon;
8.   GLEEK for the cool Voki;


Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl

I also send big time purrs for Sampy as today is when he finds out the results on his EKG.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATNIP RAP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/617257</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:51:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/617257</guid>
		<description>I love nip
I want to trip
so don't be flip 
and give me that nip
It makes me sing
It lets me do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love nip
I want to trip
so don't be flip 
and give me that nip
It makes me sing
It lets me do my thing
and my troubles take wing . . . 

Don't give me no lip
And hand over the nip
Right here, now, and anyhow
Mow, Mow, Mow,
Now, Now, Now!

Hey, it's the rapping Merl again.   Mommy don't like rap.  I do and that's all that matters . . . .

Have a nice night, my Catster friends!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, IT'S MY TAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/616903</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:37:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/616903</guid>
		<description>After dinner, I was laying upon the dining room table, and my tail was hanging off the side to one o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After dinner, I was laying upon the dining room table, and my tail was hanging off the side to one of the chairs below.  All of a sudden, I felt a bop and a tug at my precious tail!  I looked down toward the chair and saw Landy looking up at me.  He gave me that I didn't do it look.  I know he did, so I swung a BIG PANTHER PAW at him and got him good.   He backed up and didn't tug my tail after that.  Hehehehe!

You know, I have to keep my youngest bro in line!  It's my job!

Have a nice day, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LOS BRAVOS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/616204</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:29:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/616204</guid>
		<description>Landy and I were the los bravos (the brave ones) today as we stayed put while Mommy vacuumed downsta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy and I were the los bravos (the brave ones) today as we stayed put while Mommy vacuumed downstairs.  Sampy and Bail tore upstairs so fast when they saw the vacuum approach the dining room.  Landy went into the kitchen and I stayed in the dining room.  I was the bravest even though I ran to the highest perch of the big cat tree in the dining room corner.  To prove to Mommy that I was the bravest, I sat on the cat tree perch like a sphynx until she was done.

FIVE PAWS FOR ME FOR DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION!  WOO-HOO!!

In fact, she pet me and said "aren't you the brave one."  I did one of those yawns that showed her my panther teeth and pink tongue.   I then said, "how about some Greenies for my bravery?"

She pawmised me some of course, but that would be after dinner.

Well, I got to go now as it's almost dinner time.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, MY YOUNGER BRO IS A KLEPTO KITTY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/615373</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:33:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/615373</guid>
		<description>Landy steals stuff and he hides it under the stove!  Can you believe that?

He shoved a milk jug r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy steals stuff and he hides it under the stove!  Can you believe that?

He shoved a milk jug ring under the fridge so Mommy got the metal tape measure with the hook on the end of it.  She retrieved the ring and gave it to back to him.  She then put it under the stove and pulled out a roll of scotch tape  and something else of hers along with ten milk rings, two mousies, and three balls.   He enjoys this!   He steals stuff of Mommy's and his/our toys and pushes them under the fridge and/or stove.   Every so often Mommy has to "go fishing" with the tape measure thingy.

I'll never figure Landy out.   I don't ever remember doing this when I was younger!!

Anyway, I hope everycat enjoyed my little rap song about Feline Greenies and catnip.  

Well, I'm going to keep it short.  It's heading toward 10:30 p.m. and Mommy tries to get to bed by 11:00 p.m. on work days.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>POEMS OF ADDICTION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/613832</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:34:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/613832</guid>
		<description>I surely have the meanies
for my Greenies
Give 'em to me now!
MEOW, MEOW, MEOW!

Don't give me  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I surely have the meanies
for my Greenies
Give 'em to me now!
MEOW, MEOW, MEOW!

Don't give me no lip
and hand over the nip
I love to flip
into it's cool trip!

There you go.   Now the Panther Boy needs to put this to mewsic.   Maybe an electric guitar would be good backing me up instead of singing a'capella!

Purrs for a pawsome Friday!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BELATED CONCATS TO CAM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/613091</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:00:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/613091</guid>
		<description>I give my belated concats to Cam.  I didn't get to write about it last night as a T-storm came up su ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I give my belated concats to Cam.  I didn't get to write about it last night as a T-storm came up suddenly before I could do so.

So, here I am now.   Poor Sis missed out on a lot of views as her page and a few others  have been acting up (mine, Bail's & Sampy's).  A few cats happened to make it through to her page with much difficulty.   

Anyway, I'm sure everycat has heard about it.

Today, is a tad cooler than yesterday thanks to the T-Storm.  Tomorrow and the rest of the week will be in the 80's.  What a relief!!

I bet it's been hotter than Florida this week!

Got to run,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOT SUNDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/612645</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:04:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/612645</guid>
		<description>It's been quite hot today.  Mommy turned on the AC around 2:00 p.m. and kept it going until 8:30 p.m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been quite hot today.  Mommy turned on the AC around 2:00 p.m. and kept it going until 8:30 p.m.  

It's cooled off somewhat as it's  now 10:00 p.m.   

Anyway, I spent the afternoon laying on the living room couch; Landy on one end and me on the other.   We don't cuddle!

Well, that's about it.   I'm tired.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENIES!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/611130</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18:42:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/611130</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, Mommy came home with two bags of ocean white fish Feline Greenies.  Now I feel great!  I had  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, Mommy came home with two bags of ocean white fish Feline Greenies.  Now I feel great!  I had some before my dinner and afterwards.   And, I'll ask for more before I go to bed.

It was a long weekend without my greenies.   Does anycat think I'm an addict?

I had some catnip last night in place of my Greenies.   I felt pretty good except I was begging again this morning for my green treats.

What else can I say except I love them. NOM, NOM, NOM!!

Purrs and Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT A NAIL TRIM TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/610621</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Aug 2009 18:00:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/610621</guid>
		<description>Yup, I also got one of those nail trims today!  And I'll tell you, I don't like them!   I do cry lik ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, I also got one of those nail trims today!  And I'll tell you, I don't like them!   I do cry like a baby.  So what, Landy!  At least I didn't wiggle like a bunch of Jello!

I'm the Panther Boy, and dealing with getting a nail trim isn't my strongest attribute.   In fact, I can't think of anycat who likes them!

As to the rest of the day, I slept a lot like  all of us.  It was a lazy day.

I'm also missing my Greenies as Mommy ran out.   I have to get on her tomorrow to make sure she makes a special trip to Petsmart just for me.

Goodnight, everycat.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY KNEADS HIS HEAD EXAMINED!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/608479</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:36:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/608479</guid>
		<description>OMC!   I can't believe that Mommy has a cat who can't stand loose catnip!   Landy's a BIG baby!  He  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!   I can't believe that Mommy has a cat who can't stand loose catnip!   Landy's a BIG baby!  He kneads his head examined!

He doesn't know what he's missing!   I LOVE CATNIP and if I had my own way, I would grow the stuff in Cammie Rose's garden!!!

I love the way it tastes and the way it makes me feel.   Sampy and I compared notes and he feels the same way about loose catnip.

He told me that it's up there with whipped cream!!

Pawsome stuff, that catnip.   I'm so glad Mommy gave me some this morning, and I look forward to receiving more soon!

Hehehehehe!

Purrs & Breeps for a pawsome weekend, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I FEEL GREAT TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/606830</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:43:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/606830</guid>
		<description>It's a beautiful day, and I feel great!   It's not hot either.

Mommy opened the dining room windo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a beautiful day, and I feel great!   It's not hot either.

Mommy opened the dining room window, and I instantly sat in it and soaked up the sun.   Then along came Landy, and I was a good brother to him by letting him have a turn in the window.   I didn't fight him for it as I FEEL GREAT TODAY!   I want to share and be peaceful!  

Isn't it wonderful how much a nice sunny day can make somecat feel?

Purrs & Kisses to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LATE NIGHT NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/606159</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:26:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/606159</guid>
		<description>It's been rather hot and sticky today.  I'm glad the sun went down so it could cool off a bit.

Ot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been rather hot and sticky today.  I'm glad the sun went down so it could cool off a bit.

Other than that, I've been greedy with the Greenies, as usual.  I can't seem to get enough of them.  

I'm going to keep it short tonight.  Mommy's been paying bills, and the time just slipped away.

Purrs & Breeps.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOOOOO-HOOOOOOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/604627</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:03:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/604627</guid>
		<description>Way to go, Cam!   I'm glad she got DDP today!   And I've been really nice to her as I didn't hiss.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Way to go, Cam!   I'm glad she got DDP today!   And I've been really nice to her as I didn't hiss.

And,  Mommy was extra nice to me today.  She bought me two bags of Feline Greenies:  Ocean White Fish and Salmon!   YUMMY!!!

Also, I was trying despurrately to pull a great escape today, to no avail.   Mommy watches that back door like a hawk when it comes to us kitties trying to pull a "fast one" on her.

That's all for now.   I wish everycat a pawsome weekend.

Purrs from the Panther Boy,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PATIENCE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/603857</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:20:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/603857</guid>
		<description>This evening, Mommy asked me if I knew what patience was.

I said, &quot;no . . . give me some more Fel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This evening, Mommy asked me if I knew what patience was.

I said, "no . . . give me some more Feline greenies!"

Anyway, I'm like that when it comes to greenies.   I want them after meals and before I go to bed.  If Mommy happens to be doing something when I want my teats, I'll bug her until she gives in.  I have no patience whatsoever!

Well, that's about it from me tonight. 

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, IT'S THE PANTHER BOY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/603509</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:15:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/603509</guid>
		<description>&quot;&quot;Ouch, my back,&quot; Mommy always says when she picks me up!   She thinks Ive gained a lot of weight. O ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ""Ouch, my back," Mommy always says when she picks me up!   She thinks Ive gained a lot of weight. Of course, I'm no longer the Little Guy!  I'm the Panther Boy!  And because of that, I'm changing the title of my Diary to:   "The Panther Boy Speaks" 

I hope all my furiends had a pawsome 4th of July.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO, BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/600761</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:59:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/600761</guid>
		<description>My CONCATS go out to my brother, Bail.  He's certainlythe diary writer extraordinaire in our family! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My CONCATS go out to my brother, Bail.  He's certainlythe diary writer extraordinaire in our family!  He told me that he can't help being a DDP hog and that the Diary Gal simply loves him!

Oh well.   CONCATS to you, Bail!

As to me, my furiends, please watch the new TV show "MERLIN" tonight!    I have the same name as this guy, and he's very powerful.  They advertise, "before Harry Potter, there was Merlin".  

I wish I had the powers of the real Merlin and could make the Diary Gal chose me sometime!

MOL!

Anyway, it's time for my to lay on the dining room table and let that ceiling fan blow across my fur.   I'll close my eyes and dream of laying on the beach . . . 

Purrs & Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GET OFF MY CABINET!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/599260</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:31:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/599260</guid>
		<description>I jumped up to my kitchen cabinet perch after dinner.  Landy saw me and decided to join me up there. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I jumped up to my kitchen cabinet perch after dinner.  Landy saw me and decided to join me up there.   Of course, he took the "chicken" way up by jumping onto the ledge of the fridge first instead of leaping straight up to the cabinet above.

Anyway, when he got on top of the fridge me bopped my tail while it hung over the side of the cabinet.   I let out a firm "MEOOOOOOOOOW" and gave him a good bopping.   He didn't venture up to the cabinet, but instead jumped down from the fridge.

Also, I  said in my Clint Eastwood voice, "'GET OFF MY CABINET!"

It worked.  He didn't come back.  Instead, he chased Sampy.

Oh well.

It's time to go now.  Have a nice evening, my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PANTHER BOY REPORTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/598846</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:49:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/598846</guid>
		<description>Hi, everycat!   We're BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!  

I wish everycats' Daddy a Happy Father's Day and als ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi, everycat!   We're BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!  

I wish everycats' Daddy a Happy Father's Day and also a happy first day of summer to all!   WOWZA , two great days in one!!!

I wish Grandpaw a happy father's day, even though I got scared of him when I saw him last September.  I'm a BIG PANTHER BOY sizewise, but inside I'm a creampuff!

The computer tech came back today to put in the new modem, and of course, I did a beeline to my under the bed sanctuary.  I'm just that way.  I can't help it.

Anyway, I wanted to let everycat know that we're totally back on our own computer.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/597219</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:10:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/597219</guid>
		<description>OMC, Mommy!  Where are all these people coming from?  This is just too much!  Yesterday evening, I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, Mommy!  Where are all these people coming from?  This is just too much!  Yesterday evening, I was ready to eat my dinner when there was a knock at the door.   I growled and ran upstairs to my sancturary (under the bed).

I surely hope this household traffic calms down soon!  It's like Grand Central Station!

Merl

Mommy's Note:

Merl is terrified of other people than me.   When the doorbell rings or there's a knock at the door, he growls and runs and hides under the bed and doesn't come out until they are gone.  I don't know why he's so shy.  In the past week, there have been neighbors, clean-up guys and girls, and computer tech at the house.  Merl got extra stressed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FOUR, FIVE, SIX</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/594645</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Jun 2009 13:30:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Pick up sticks.  Six, seven, eight, lay them straight into a Home Depot leaf and lawn bag.

That's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pick up sticks.  Six, seven, eight, lay them straight into a Home Depot leaf and lawn bag.

That's what I watched Mommy do for two hours this morning.   I have never seen so many twigs, limbs, bamboo stalks, and chains of English ivy that she put into four bags.   She's still not done .

Years of accumulated twigs and fallen branches were placed in a pile to carry away on a later date.  Mommy kept putting it off because of knee and feet pain and bad weather.   Since this morning was nice and she was pain free, she took on the chore.

In fact, yard work is an aerobic exercise.   She worked up a sweat doing so.  

And the end result, the yard looks much better.   Still, there's more work to be done next weekend, weather permitting.

Anyway, I've been a good boy all weekend.   I plan on begging for more greenies.  Mommy was nice to me and brought two bags  yesterday!   Now that's a good Mommy!

Got to go now.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BELATED CONCATS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/593739</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Jun 2009 03:20:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My belated concats go out to Bail for his DDP yesterday.

We had terrible thunderstorms last night ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My belated concats go out to Bail for his DDP yesterday.

We had terrible thunderstorms last night as soon as Mommy got home from work.  During a small break between two storms, she tried to go online to no avail (I suppose there was too much storm activity on its way).   So she gave up when she heard another rumble of thunder.

All of us decided to take a nice long nap and didn't get up until 11:00 p.m.   Oh well,

Yesterday was fine as it didn't rain  until the evening, and Mommy left us a few open windows upstairs so we could enjoy watching the birdies.

Lastly, I made sure I conned a lot of Feline Greenies from her whenever she went into the kitchen.  I can't get enough of the stuff!

Have a pawsome day, my Catster furiends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FUNNY PHOTOS COMING THIS WAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/590756</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 May 2009 08:46:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/590756</guid>
		<description>I actually let Mommy take a couple pics of me this morning . . . in fact in the first one, I stuck m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I actually let Mommy take a couple pics of me this morning . . . in fact in the first one, I stuck my tongue out  . . . . hehehe . . . I couldn't resist it.   Yeah, I know, I'm still a little guy at heart even though I look like a BIG PANTHER!

Secondly, there's a pic of me with that silly jellyfish and another with my eyes half closed.   

Those will be added up either today or tomorrow.   

Lastly, I wish all my Catster furiends and families a happy Memorial Day weekend! 

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/590388</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:36:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/590388</guid>
		<description>Hey, is anybody home in Casterland?

I guess everycat is on vacation or maybe staycation.

I kno ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, is anybody home in Casterland?

I guess everycat is on vacation or maybe staycation.

I know all of us, including Mommy, are on staycation for three whole days!

Got to make the best of it!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TRYING . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/589484</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 May 2009 08:24:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/589484</guid>
		<description>I've been trying to pull another great escape, to no avail.

Mommy's been too alert these past few ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been trying to pull another great escape, to no avail.

Mommy's been too alert these past few days.    Still, I'll keep on trying . . .

The weather's getting warmer, and after my last escape, I long to walk around in the back yard again.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY GREAT ESCAPE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/588210</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 May 2009 18:26:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/588210</guid>
		<description>Yesterday evening, I pulled the greatest escape ever!  I ran out the back door when Mommy opened it, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday evening, I pulled the greatest escape ever!  I ran out the back door when Mommy opened it, down the steps , across the back yard, and under Mommy's brother's Coleman camper. I stayed under there for a while with Sampy (who followed me).

Eventually, I came out and headed toward the front of the house.  That's when Mommy caught me and picked me up.

BUMMER!   My longest meowting was cut short.   I liked the way the grass felt on my feet!  I loved hearing the birdies chirping!   So this is what it's like to be outside!  I definitely want to try this again!

BUT . . . . I think Mommy's going to keep a close watch on me as she does with Bail who was the notorious great escaper during the last couple of years.

I hate to cut this one short as there is a thunderstorm heading this way.  There were two rumbles of thunder so far.

Goodnight, my furiends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/586894</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:10:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/586894</guid>
		<description>First of all, I wish all Catster Mommies a very happy Mother's Day!

Secondly, I gave Mommy a lot  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I wish all Catster Mommies a very happy Mother's Day!

Secondly, I gave Mommy a lot of loving this morning!   At 6:15 a.m. , I was in her face purring.  I also planted a couple licks on her nose and Oh yes, right on her lips!   I'm the only cat in the household who knows how to kiss Mommy on her lips!

A few minutes later, Sampy jumped up and planted a few sandpaper kisses on her cheek and hand.

Oh yes, we're treating her good today as it's her special day.

As to Mommy's day, she is going to visit Grandmaw's gravesite.  She goes there every Mother's Day.   Grandmaw's birthday was May 8th, and if she were still alive, she would have turned 91.   She's been in heaven since August 6, 2005, and Mommy still misses her.

Anyway, I got to get back to watching the bird activity.  Since it's a nice day, a lot of birds are hanging out on the back porch; bluejays, robins, grackles, and mourning doves.  We even have woodpeckers which we only hear; we never see them.  

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A VERY SAD DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/586079</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 May 2009 07:45:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/586079</guid>
		<description>We found out early this morning that our little Raggie furiend, TISKERS, has hypertropic cardiomyopa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We found out early this morning that our little Raggie furiend, TISKERS, has hypertropic cardiomyopathy. He's a young kitty and will be on a lot of meds to help him live a bit longer.

All of us are PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRING & PRAYING and have asked our angel sibs: MAX, ISIS, BENTLEY AND JASMINE BIBETTE to join in. 

Mommy cried when she found out from HOOCH's DDP this morning.

Today, we are having a day of silence and prayers for our young furiend & family.


More PURRR & PRAYERS to TISKERS & his family always,

Merl & Sibs & Mommy, Barb]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/585897</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 May 2009 14:28:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/585897</guid>
		<description>Mommy finally put up some Mother's Day pics.   Sampy and Bail are the only ones she got to pose with ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finally put up some Mother's Day pics.   Sampy and Bail are the only ones she got to pose with.   For me, Cam, and Landy, she used her scrapbooking software.

Landy got the most recent photo which was taken this winter.  All the others were taken during 2007 and 2008.

Anyway, we had nice weather today for a change.  I understand the monotonous rain will be back tonight, and Mother's Day will be sunny.

We don't want it to rain on Mommy's Day, do we??? 

Well, I must be on my way.  Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl

P.S. I hope Mommy remembers to pick up some Feline Greenies tonight.  My supply is running low!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIKES!  MOTHER'S DAY IS COMING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/585281</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 May 2009 19:07:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/585281</guid>
		<description>I can't believe Mother's Day is right around the corner!

We need to fix our pages with Mom's Day  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe Mother's Day is right around the corner!

We need to fix our pages with Mom's Day stuff ASAP!   Hopefully, it can be accomplised some time this week.

Also, I wanted to let everycat know that I'm feeling fine and try to pull a great escape each day.   I've succeeded twice earlier this month.

Well, that's it for now.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAM!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/584464</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 May 2009 18:27:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/584464</guid>
		<description>Well, another birthday in our household!  This time it's Camille Rose checking in at 17 years old to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, another birthday in our household!  This time it's Camille Rose checking in at 17 years old today!   WOWZA, she's an olde furt!

She's a nice olde furt, though.  She gets around a lot and is still "with it" for her age.   Keep on keeping on, Cam!!!

Happy Birthday!!

Purrs & Breeps from your next to youngest brother, Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WE SNEEZE, IF YOU PLEASE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/583586</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:26:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/583586</guid>
		<description>The pollen has affected the following in our household:

Me, Sampy and Mommy.   The three of us (m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The pollen has affected the following in our household:

Me, Sampy and Mommy.   The three of us (mostly me) are sneezing a lot.  We're looking forward to some rain to wash away this stuff.  

Anyway, there will be rain on its way tomorrow and the temps will drop into the 60's.

Well, I got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANKS GUYS!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/582955</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:48:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/582955</guid>
		<description>Thanks Bail &amp; Landy for getting all these cool toys!

I know I'll have fun playing with them too.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks Bail & Landy for getting all these cool toys!

I know I'll have fun playing with them too.  I especially love those fortune cookies!

Glad you two enjoyed the show!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT DIDN'T WORK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/581835</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:48:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/581835</guid>
		<description>Last weekend's photo shoot of me didn't work.  Black cats are very difficult to photograph especiall ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last weekend's photo shoot of me didn't work.  Black cats are very difficult to photograph especially if they have their eyes closed.   In all the pics Mommy took, I closed my eyes.   She had to delete them as I looked like a big, black blob.  I didn't look like a cat at all.

So, my photo shoot will be this Sunday.

That's about it for now.

Purrs & Breeps to everycat.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, BIG SIS!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/580425</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:29:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/580425</guid>
		<description>Well, what do you know?   Cammie Rose got DDP today!   WOO-HOO!!
I know she's flying high!

Also, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, what do you know?   Cammie Rose got DDP today!   WOO-HOO!!
I know she's flying high!

Also, Mommy wants to take some new pics of me.   She has me in the computer room with her right now, and the camera is in there too.   I think I'll stick out my tongue.

Well, that's from me for now.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WARM WEATHER MEANS A GREAT ESCAPE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/579991</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:43:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/579991</guid>
		<description>It's supposed to be very warm this weekend, and I predict one of us will pull a &quot;great escape&quot;.   Us ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's supposed to be very warm this weekend, and I predict one of us will pull a "great escape".   Usually that one is Bail.   Every spring and summer, he pulls it.

About a week ago, I did it.   I walked out the back door and sniffed around on the back porch.  Cammie Rose was there, and that's the first time I didn't hiss at her.   I was too interested in sniffing stuff.

Unfortunately, all my excitement was cut short as Mommy picked me up and brought me back in.   That wasn't fun at all!   I wanted to stay out a bit longer.

Oh well, maybe I'll try it again this weekend.

Have a pawsome Friday, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY FUNNIEST THING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/579052</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:09:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I thought this was funny.   Mommy didn't.

I was sitting on top of my over-the-fridge cabinet perc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thought this was funny.   Mommy didn't.

I was sitting on top of my over-the-fridge cabinet perch when all of a sudden, I saw a spider crawling on the wall above the kitchen door jamb.   I breeped at the spider and started to follow it by putting my front paws on the top ledge of the door jamb.   I was ready to tight walk the door jamb.

Mommy got nervous and told me, "no".  She waved her hand and ordered me to go back to my perch and come back down.   I listened to her.

And the spider got away . . . 

Also, I've taken a liking to rolling in the bathtub every morning before Mommy takes a shower.  I like dry bathtup rolling.  I think it's funny to see me do this.

Got to go now.  It's our bedtime.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY EASTER; AND PHOTO SHOOT THAT NEVER WAS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/578605</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:33:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>HAPPY EASTER, all my Catster furriends!   I hope all of you are enjoying your day!

Secondly, Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HAPPY EASTER, all my Catster furriends!   I hope all of you are enjoying your day!

Secondly, Mommy tried to take a few pics of me to no avail.   You see, black kitties are very hard to photograph.   If we close our eyes, you don't see nothing but a black blob.   I kept closing my eyes.   Once I yawned, but of course, the camera didn't get that one!

I suppose she'll try again as I don't have as many shots as the others.  My latest is the no. pic!

Anyway, I'm going to take a nap on the living room couch.  It is my understanding that Mommy will be downstairs shortly and we're all going to watch the TV in the living room for a change.

She doesn't want to go outside today, as it's too cold and windy.  She has all the food in the house for all of us and that's all that matters right now.  She's going to warm up one of those already cooked hams, make some fresh asparagus, spinach, and a sweet potato with brown sugar on it.   Sounds good for a human.   I bet my brothers will make a move on the ham.  Not me, as I agree with Mommy that ham isn't good for cats.   It's too salty.

Got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/578284</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:19:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/578284</guid>
		<description>OMC, he did it again!   Where's Bail getting all his luck?  He got DDP three times this month and on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, he did it again!   Where's Bail getting all his luck?  He got DDP three times this month and once in March!

Enjoy your day, bro!

As to this morning, sure I was one of the scaredy cats.  I don't like company or delivery men or Mommy's relatives coming over here.   I'm only used to one human being and that's Mommy.   She's the only one who can touch me and pick me up.

Call me scaredy cat, I really don't care.   What matters is I'm not scared of cats!

Well, I got to run.   It's still raining and rain makes me very sleepy.

Night-night in early afternoon.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/576865</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:14:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/576865</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO!   Sampy's a year older today!  Happy Birthday, bro!

As to my past couple of days, I enjo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO!   Sampy's a year older today!  Happy Birthday, bro!

As to my past couple of days, I enjoyed watching a lot of birdies and chasing Landy!   

That's about it, except a new Easter pic of me will be added in a few minutes along with a new background.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BAIL!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/575534</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:38:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/575534</guid>
		<description>A Little B'Day Note to Bail:

Now it's your turn to get a year older!!   Hehehehehe!

Enjoy your ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A Little B'Day Note to Bail:

Now it's your turn to get a year older!!   Hehehehehe!

Enjoy your day, bro!

Love,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TODAY IS BAIL'S BIG DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/575137</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Apr 2009 10:04:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/575137</guid>
		<description>My concats go out to my bro, Bail for his DDP today.   He's so happy that he got it around his birth ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My concats go out to my bro, Bail for his DDP today.   He's so happy that he got it around his birthday!

What a surprise for him!

As to my day, I watched Bail and Landy run up and back down the stairs.  Bail then  hid under the bottom portion of crocheted blankie on the living room couch.  Of course, Landy found him as his fluffy tail stuck out in plain sight.

That's about it for now.  It's my nap time on this wet Wednesday.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANKS YOU'S</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/574437</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:12:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you HQ for the 3rd annifursary cake!

I also thank EDGAR &amp; EMILY FELICITY for the blue rosie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you HQ for the 3rd annifursary cake!

I also thank EDGAR & EMILY FELICITY for the blue rosie for my third annifursary concats!

As to yesterday morning, I chased Landy up and down the stairs.  The reason:  He was asking for it!  That's reason enough in my book.

He runs around here a lot so I said to him, "so you really want to run, don't you!"  He breeped at me in response, and the chase began.

MWAAHHHHHHHHAAAAA!

Later, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY CAKE HAS ARRIVED!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/574079</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:59:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>WOWZA, my cake has arrived.   It came shortly after I blogged and whined about my cake didn't arrive ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, my cake has arrived.   It came shortly after I blogged and whined about my cake didn't arrive yet.  

I suppose I need a lesson in being patient also.   (See Cam's blog about her being impatient about wanting to go outside).

This morning Sampy, Landy and I had a Purr-a-thon to wake up Mommy.   It started with me revving my engine and licking her right on the tip of her nose.  A wet sandpaper kiss to the nose always gets her up.  Then along came Landy with his purrs and running back and forth on her pillow.   Then came Sampy with his loud motor and kneading.  And as a final touch, Landy and I were ready to wrestle on Mommy's left thigh.  Of course, she said, "Guys take it to the floor, not on my leg", and shooed us away.

Now, she's finally up and helping us do our diaries.   We're going to eat our breakfast now and will be back periodically during the day with more stuff to say.

Purrs to all on this wet Sunday and have a piece of cake on me!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/573957</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:53:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/573957</guid>
		<description>Today, March 28th is my third annifursary and I didn't get my cake with three candles on it yet.   W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, March 28th is my third annifursary and I didn't get my cake with three candles on it yet.   Waaaahhhh!   I guess the HQ bakery ran out of candles, cake batter and frosting . . .

Maybe I'll get it later today.   I hope so 'cause my sweet tooth is kicking up . . .

As to the rest of today, it's been drizzling since Sampy's early morning meowting .

I hope it clears up tomorrow so we can sit in some open windows.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TAG, YOU'RE IT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/572875</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:24:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/572875</guid>
		<description>While Mommy was preparing our dinner, I swattted Landy and said, &quot;tag you're it&quot;.   He did his silly ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While Mommy was preparing our dinner, I swattted Landy and said, "tag you're it".   He did his silly slide on his back toward me, flailing his front paws.   I jumped back.   Hehehe!   He missed me!

We then sniffed noses and stopped our game of tag as our dinner was ready.   

Dinner is better than playing tag.

Afterwards, I bugged Mommy for my after dinner treats (Feline Greenies).

Now, it's nap time.   Such is life of a cat.  Playing, eating and sleeping.

Purrs & Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOW ABOUT THAT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/571816</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:41:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Both our older bros are in the limelight today!   CONCATS and HIGH FIVES go out to Sampy &amp; Bail.   W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Both our older bros are in the limelight today!   CONCATS and HIGH FIVES go out to Sampy & Bail.   Way to go, guys!

Today will be a big celebration, of course.  

As to right now, I'm bugging Mommy for some more Feline Greenies.  She's slacking this morning about my after breakfast treat.  I have to remind her of this.

Well, that's about it for now.  

Have a pawsome day, my furriends

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, SAMPY AND THE TALE OF THE RING-DINGS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/570481</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:58:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been a very busy day today, starting with Sampy getting DDP!

CONCATS, SAMPY!!   WOWZA!!!

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been a very busy day today, starting with Sampy getting DDP!

CONCATS, SAMPY!!   WOWZA!!!

Secondly a pawkage came today from CALVIN & COMPANY at the CAT IN THE CLOVER.  Inside were three crochet covered milk jug rings.   I believe they're called "Ring-Dings".  They were soooo purrty!

Landy and I learned how to play fetch with them.   We both brought them back to Mommy more than five times each.

Then, the dreaded thing happened.   I made a goal with the red one under the fridge.   Landy and I tried to retrieve it with our paws, to no avail.   

Mommycame to the rescue with one of those metal tape measures that pull out then roll  back up when you're done using it.   She stuck it under the fridge and pulled out a bunch of milk jug rings, but not the red Ring-Ding.   She then tried under the stove and retrieved:   seven mousies, five balls, one feather toy, and twenty milk jug rings.  She had no idea that we put that much stuff under there.

She told us from now on, she's going to check under the stove and fridge more often now that she had the purrfect retrieval tool.

As to the red Ring-Ding", she has to pull out the fridge to get it.   She believes I shot it way under there where she couldn't reach.

Anyway, thank you CALVIN & Family for the "Ring-Dings".   They're great fun!  Landy and I really love them.   Bail, touched one and didn't know what to think of it yet.   Sampy wasn't in the playing mood tonight.

That's about it from me.  Later, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TEAM WORK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/569557</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:30:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/569557</guid>
		<description>OMC!  Mommy bought a fly swatter!  She said  Landy and I need some help.   We need team work around  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  Mommy bought a fly swatter!  She said  Landy and I need some help.   We need team work around here to get rid of all these pests!

She's pretty good.   She got two flies so far except she doesn't eat them; she throws them in the trash.  

Anyway, it's another Friday, and I'm disappointed that it's not going to be a windows open weekend like last time.  Hopefully, next weekend will bring us warmer weather.

Well, I guess that's all for now.   

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S MY TURN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/568970</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:09:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Here I am again.  I'm using my Irish name, Merlin McPanther!   Not much has been going on with me ex ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here I am again.  I'm using my Irish name, Merlin McPanther!   Not much has been going on with me except bugging Mommy for Feline Greenies every day.

I can't get enough of those green crunchy things.   I eat them after breakfast and after dinner, and before I go to bed.

Anyway, Mommy's very tired as she's been up since 4:45 a.m.  because of an early doctor's appointment.

Sooooo, I'll be on my way.

Purrs to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HI, IT'S MELIN McPANTHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/567493</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Mar 2009 03:49:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/567493</guid>
		<description>I LOVE my new Irish name, Merlin McPanther.   It really fits me purrfectly!

I'm so sorry that I h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I LOVE my new Irish name, Merlin McPanther.   It really fits me purrfectly!

I'm so sorry that I haven't written in almost a week.   I, too, felt the saddness when Mommy was in the car accident on March 3rd. I believe she had several guardian angels watching her.  A major impact accident in which she was in has produced far worse injuries to other people even when the air bags deploy.   She told us kitties that she was glad it happened during the winter as she was well-quilted with heavy coat, scarf, and gloves.  

Anyway, things are looking up.   Mommy's just about done with the property damage portion of her claim.   The rest is in the hands of the cattorneys.

As to this weekend, it's going to be a windows open pawty for all of us.   No heat will be used!   Good way to cut on those horrendous heating bills!

Well, that's about it from me for now.   I wish all my Catster friends a pawsome weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S SNOWING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/565690</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Mar 2009 16:27:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>The wind is blowing
and the snow is snowing
and what will poor robin do then
poor thing . . .  . ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The wind is blowing
and the snow is snowing
and what will poor robin do then
poor thing . . .  .

Well, he could come inside the house with me, and  and and nestle inside my tummy . . . .

Mommy told me to stop making fun of old poems and twisting them around to satisfy my carnivorous desires . . . .

Oh well, cats like birds, Mommy!!!!

Anyway, it's really snowing right now, big flakes the size of silver dollars (no not Sampson Silver Dollar).   It hasn't stuck to the road yet.  The grass is pretty well covered.  

We haven't heard how bad this storm's supposed to be.  One thing for sure, Mommy said the grocery store was packed and the bread shelves were almost bare.

Well, I got to run and let poor Mommy eat something.  Have a good night, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>28</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/564540</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:01:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/564540</guid>
		<description>I'm 28 years old according to the cat age chart.  Yep, a 3-year-old kitty like me is a 28-year-old h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm 28 years old according to the cat age chart.  Yep, a 3-year-old kitty like me is a 28-year-old human.

Our sister Cammie Rose is off the charts as she's almost 17!
WOW!

Well, I'm going to keep it short.   Mommy's got to turn off the computer in a few . . . .

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PINK CAVE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/564076</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:36:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/564076</guid>
		<description>Check out my yawing pic.  Looks like a pink cave with stalagtites and stalagmites.  

I just could ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check out my yawing pic.  Looks like a pink cave with stalagtites and stalagmites.  

I just couldn't resist yawning when Mommy took this pic.   I hate wearing bowties.  I'm glad she doesn't make me wear one all the time! I look like a nerd!

Anyway, it's time for my afternoon nap on the living room couch.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE BOTTLE BRUSH BROTHERS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/563193</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:18:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/563193</guid>
		<description>This is a funny little tale or should I say &quot;tail&quot;

I was bored so I chased Landy around the livin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a funny little tale or should I say "tail"

I was bored so I chased Landy around the living room, dining room and into the kitchen.   When we both ran into the kitchen, both of us were sporting "bottle brush" tails!   Landy arched his back just like a halloween kitty and his oppossum-like tail bristled out to look like that of a squirrel.  In fact, he looked like a squirrel as his fur is short and gray.

When I followed Landy into the kitchen, my tail too was bristled out.  I looked like my sister Kali (she has a plume tail).

Mommy said;  "Oh, look at the bottle brush brothers."

Soon afterward, our tails went back to normal.   All in all, we wish it was on video.   Another Kodak moment slipped by so fast . . . 

Well, it's that time again.   Dinner time.    I'm hungry as a bear . . .

Purrs & Breeps & have a pawsome weekend, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER FLY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/562725</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:46:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/562725</guid>
		<description>I caught another fly!   This one I brought down in mid-flight with a few strong swings from my paws. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I caught another fly!   This one I brought down in mid-flight with a few strong swings from my paws.   When it was on the floor, I picked it up with my mouth and ate it whole.  YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY!  What an appetiser for my breakfast yesterday morning!

I still think I'm the BEST fly swatter in the house.   I caught more than Landy has!

Anyway, other than that, everything's fine around here.   We're so glad as Sampy was sick last February with a bladder problem.

Got to run.   Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WELL . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/561529</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:43:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/561529</guid>
		<description>Landy says I was jealous of  him catching the fly I was trying to get.

NOT ANYMORE!!!

I caught ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy says I was jealous of  him catching the fly I was trying to get.

NOT ANYMORE!!!

I caught one a few minutes after he did.  Now, we're even.  This fly was BIG just like the one he got.

Mommy's wondering why there are so many flies around and it's not spring yet.   It must have been the warm weekend we had last week.

She hates flies and ants.   The ants aren't here yet and she knows they'll be here in May.  BUMMER.

I don't hunt ants.  I don't know if Landy does because he didn't arrive until late September and the house was ant free at that time.

Well, it's time for me to go.  I have some grooming to do. 

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/560030</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:07:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/560030</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO!   Sampy is my HERO!   He's the first in our furmily to get CAT OF THE WEEK!   As a matter o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO!   Sampy is my HERO!   He's the first in our furmily to get CAT OF THE WEEK!   As a matter of a fact, he was the first one in our furmily to get Diary of the Day back in 2006 when we first joined Catster.

Sampy is one lucky dude!

Anyway, I just wanted to say my concats before I go to bed for the night.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER FLY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/559047</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:53:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/559047</guid>
		<description>Because it's warmer, flies are getting in the house.

This morning, there was another BIG fly buzz ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Because it's warmer, flies are getting in the house.

This morning, there was another BIG fly buzzing near the kitchen door.   I suppose Landy and I have to hunt this one down too!

I thank my good buddy, EDGAR for the blue ribbon which says I'm a great fly catcher!

That made my day!  Thank you again, Edgar!

Well, it's time for my afternoon nappy.   

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I FINALLY CAUGHT IT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/558787</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:47:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/558787</guid>
		<description>There's been a BIG fly in the house, and it was very hard to catch.

Landy almost caught it this m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's been a BIG fly in the house, and it was very hard to catch.

Landy almost caught it this morning.

Mommy said she wanted one of us to catch the thing before she got home from work.

Well, I did the  job.   As soon as Mommy walked in the kitchen this evening, she saw me catch something!   YEP, it was that fly.  I finally caught it and ate it!

She praised me for being a good fly swatter!

Other than that, Bail and I gave Landy a good work out today.   Mommy keeps telling  us to do this as poor Sampy is getting tired out.   It's hard for him to keep up with Landy.   Landy's only a little over 1-year-old and Sampy will be 12-years-old in April.  He needs some rest.

Anyway, that's all I have to say tonight.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MWUHAHAHAHA!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/557290</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Feb 2009 12:28:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/557290</guid>
		<description>Again I repeat, &quot;MWUHAHAHAH!  

I chased Landy under the big chest of drawers in Mommy's room.   H ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Again I repeat, "MWUHAHAHAH!  

I chased Landy under the big chest of drawers in Mommy's room.   He didn't want to come out  because he was afraid that I would bop him in the butt.

When Mommy leaves for work, she always does a kitty headcount because she doesn't want to any of us accidently locked in the computer room or closets.

She finally found him under the chest of drawers in her room as  she saw me prancing around that area.

There he was, nose and wiskers peeking out under the small crack between the floor and the last drawer.

Of course, he will come out when he's good and ready.   He managed to get under there and he'd manage to crawl back out.

Well, that's about it from the panther boy!

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHEN CATS ALERT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/556694</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:04:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/556694</guid>
		<description>During a chicken pawty tonight, something strange happened.   Bail and I ran side by side into the l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ During a chicken pawty tonight, something strange happened.   Bail and I ran side by side into the living room.  We growled in unison.

Mommy ran after us to see why  we were alerting.   She saw nothing but a bunch of spooked kitties:  me on the arm of the couch staring at the wall, Bail on the bottom step staring upwards, and Landy sitting like a statue in a wicker basket kitty bed.

Sampy was upstairs and Cammie in her room during all of this.

Afterwards, Sampy came back downstairs and the chicken pawty continued although Bail was still a bit antsy about something.

This is a situation of when cats alert.   It's spooky and got Mommy wondering what we saw or heard.   We're not telling.   We have our secrets. 

Logically, Mommy thinks Sampy or Cammie made a noise upstairs, or the neighbors were still outside on their porch fixing the railing or maybe a raccoon was in raiding our outdoors garbage can.

Also, this happened a few weekes ago when Bail and I ran together growling.   Mommy never found out what was the cause of that either.

Well, that's my spooky diary today.   

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/555525</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:34:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/555525</guid>
		<description>I hope everycat likes my &quot;Snoopy&quot; background.   I was looking for Valentine's Day kitties, and the o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hope everycat likes my "Snoopy" background.   I was looking for Valentine's Day kitties, and the only other one I liked was the one Bail has.   I didn't want to be a copycat.

Too bad the Peanuts didn't have a kitty named "Snoopy" instead of a doggie.

Oh well, I can't change things.   

Earlier today, Sampy and I were taking turns laying on Mommy's lap while she watched "Message in a Bottle" .

That's about it for now.   This winter, I've had a bad case of writer's block.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YES . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/553377</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:28:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/553377</guid>
		<description>On Saturday evening, I spent two hours under Mommy's bed.   Yes, I'm scared when any of Mommy's frie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Saturday evening, I spent two hours under Mommy's bed.   Yes, I'm scared when any of Mommy's friends or relatives come over.  I don't know how to deal with this fear!

As soon as they leave, I come back out from under the bed as if nothing was wrong.

Anyway, it's Monday, and they expect a couple of winter storms to head this way, starting today.  

I got to go now as it's Mommy's work day and also garbage day.   She has extra stuff to throw out this morning.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERL REPORTS ON THE INAUGURATION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/551496</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:03:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/551496</guid>
		<description>Mommy told us the following:

While she was at work, one of the gentleman brought in his laptop an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy told us the following:

While she was at work, one of the gentleman brought in his laptop and hooked up a converter and an antenna to it.   Instantly, it became a pawsome tv.    All watched Barak Obama get sworn in and give his speech.

It was an amazing historic day!  Everything went fine.   Obama's speech was GREAT!

She didn't see the parade and had hoped to see that on tv, but everybody had to get back to work.   She's hoping that they'll show the parade later on tv.

Lastly, my concats go out to our big sis, Cammie Rose on her diary pick today.   Way to go, girl!

I leave you with a quote from President Barack Obama:  "THERE IS NOT A LIBERAL AMERICA NOR A CONSERVATIVE AMERICA.   THERE IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SILLY LITTLE POEM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/550208</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:52:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/550208</guid>
		<description>Hey, hey, hey,
I caught a fly the other day.
I scooped him up
and swallowed him down.
Hey, hey,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, hey, hey,
I caught a fly the other day.
I scooped him up
and swallowed him down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!


Mommy thought was so funny to watch me catch that fly a couple days ago.  I'm still good at this just like when I was a kitten!

As to today, I made sure Mommy gave me lots of treats.   What better thing is there to do on a cold weekend, but to pig out!

Well, that's it from me. 

Have a purrleasant weekend, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW, WHAT A BUSY COUPLE OF DAYS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549752</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:08:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549752</guid>
		<description>Again, I thank all my friends who gave me birthday gifts.   I'm so thankful that I have such pawsome ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Again, I thank all my friends who gave me birthday gifts.   I'm so thankful that I have such pawsome friends!

Secondly, I wish FIDO a happy 3rd birthday.   He's only a day younger than I!

Third, CONCATS Landy on your diary pick today!

Lastly, it's going to be very cold tonight.  This is a record breaker.

That's about it for now.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TODAY'S THE BIG DAY FOR ME!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549126</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:05:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549126</guid>
		<description>Happy Birthday to me!   WOWZA!  I'm 3 years old!   I'm the same age as Bail until he turns 4 in Apri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Birthday to me!   WOWZA!  I'm 3 years old!   I'm the same age as Bail until he turns 4 in April!

I got five emails this morning and they all were pawsome.  Catster HQ sent me a card and said I'm included in the birthday stroll for today.   Thank you Catster HQ!  And a happy birthday to all the other 130 or so kitties who share this day with me!

Also, thank you's go out to my friends as follows:

1.  ROCKY ANN - black cat;
2.  FIDO & Family - yummy cupcake;
3.  MERCY & Family - another yummy cupcake;
4.  SAMOA & Family - cool pawty hat;
5.  SQUIRT (my lovely girlfriend) - yummy, slurp-slurp milk;
6.  GIMME, ELE & AMBRO - yummy cupcake;
7.  OLY - yummy shrimp;
8.  EDGAR & EMILY FELICITY - cool pawty hat; and
9.  SAMMIE, KIMI & EMBER - cool sunglasses.

Also, I got some lovely Vokis (yep Voki not broki no more!)  Thank you girls!:

1.  KITTANNA;
2.  KINSEY;
3.   MITTENS; and
4.  SAMOA

You're all such pawsome friends, and I love all the birthday wishes you attached to my gifties!   WOO-HOO!

Mommy gave me kisses and hugs and all my sibs gave me B'Day wishes  and high fives.

Mommy also, is saving the chicken florentine cat food just for my birthday breakfast!

I look forward to relaxing on my special day; and of course there will be lots of catnip and salmon tonight!

I'll update my thank you's throughout the day.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl

P.S.   Mommy left a message on her friend, Mary's, cell phone to wish my sister Kali a happy birthday and to give her hug and kiss from us.  I thought that was very kind.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549019</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:31:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/549019</guid>
		<description>I'll be a big 3 years old tomorrow.   Don't pay attention to the number of candles on the cake in my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'll be a big 3 years old tomorrow.   Don't pay attention to the number of candles on the cake in my birthday background.  Mommy chose this one because it's got a black cat on it and didn't notice the number of candles until the graphic was loaded up!

I'll forgive her though as she's had a rough day. 

She wants to get me something for my birthday and has to wait for Friday (payday).  I told her I'd like loads of Feline Greenies!

Anyway, I'm a big boy and feel great!

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S ALMOST HERE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/548696</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:02:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/548696</guid>
		<description>OMC!   I'm going to be an old man on Wednesday, January 14th!   Yikes, 3 years old!  I can't believe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!   I'm going to be an old man on Wednesday, January 14th!   Yikes, 3 years old!  I can't believe it!

I have to hurry up and get my page ready for my big day.   I guess I'll tackle that tomorrow as I'm very tired tonight.

Later everycat!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY'S A LITTLE CLOWN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/547824</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:19:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/547824</guid>
		<description>I wish Mommy would have taken a video of what Landy did to me.

I was watching him under the big c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish Mommy would have taken a video of what Landy did to me.

I was watching him under the big cat tree.  He got on his back and slid toward me head first with flailing paws.   Of course, I bopped him when he approached me.   Then I grabbed him, we had a quick wrestle, he got loose, and I chased him up the stairs.

All in all, it was fun for both of us!

I don't understand how he could slide across the carpet on his back.   It must be some of that Oriental/Ninja stuff he knows.  Anyway, I think he's a little clown.  Mommy ought to make him a clown suit!

Also, we had that camp-out last night.   I joined them for a while, but not while the birdie video played.   I'd rather watch the real thing out the back door.

Anyway, I got to go now and take another nap.  

Purrs to all and have a pawsome weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ONE WEEK . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/546724</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:49:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/546724</guid>
		<description>My birthday is one week from tomorrow!   I'll be a BIG 3 years old!   OMC, were did the time go to? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My birthday is one week from tomorrow!   I'll be a BIG 3 years old!   OMC, were did the time go to?

I grew up on Catster as all my older friends know.  I was a little tyke.  That pic will be moved toward the front page on my special day.  I'll even put on my "Hello Kitty" hat!

Also, we occasionally tour the forums to see what's new.   We found out that there is a cute girl kitty named ANGEL from Canada who needs friends  and  some serious PURRS.  We sent her a friend's request and some purrs and prayers.   We'd appreciate it if anycat would drop on by and give her more purrs in this time of need.   Her Catster Id is:  936940 or you can stop by the forums to reach her page.

Now, as to the cactus plant, my lips are sealed also.

Lastly, thanks Mommy for the cool snowflakes.   Mine are a bit different as it looks like you're seeing them through many windows!

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THERE ARE ONLY TWO THINGS I LIKE . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/545665</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Jan 2009 17:43:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/545665</guid>
		<description>There are only two things I like about January:

1.   MY BIRTHDAY!!! (January 14th);

2.    It's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are only two things I like about January:

1.   MY BIRTHDAY!!! (January 14th);

2.    It's one less month toward April when it starts warming up!

So there you go.   I don't care for January.   It's too cold and there's no fancy stuff that you can put on your page (not as cool as the previous holidays).

Valentine's Day will be the first day since Christmas that we'll have fun again decorating our pages and ourselves.  I can't wait until then.

Oh, before I forget, I like chicken now.   It has to be the kind Mommy makes and not the grocery store pre-cooked yucky stuff that she usually has around here.    She offered me some of her chicken and I ate four pieces last night.

Well, that's about it from me.   I now turn it over to Landy . . . .

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY 2009!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/544894</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Jan 2009 16:13:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/544894</guid>
		<description>Hi everycat!   I just wanted to say, &quot;HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!&quot;

Today, is a very cold January 1st.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everycat!   I just wanted to say, "HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!"

Today, is a very cold January 1st.   No snow . . . just nasty cold!
Too cold to go outside unless you love the cold.   None of us do in this household.

Sampy always wants to "test" the weather each morning and today was one of them.  He went out for 5 minutes, came back in, and didn't beg to go out again.  

Come mid afternoon, Bail, Landy and I took over the big bed for a nice long nappy while Mommy watched a movie.

Other than that, it's been a quiet New Year's Day.   Mommy has to go back to work tomorrow and then she's off for the weekend.   It's been a short week for her.

Well, I must go now and take another nap.   I already had my dinner.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THIS YEAR IS ALMOST OVER, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/543096</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:59:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/543096</guid>
		<description>I can't believe that Christmas has come and gone so fast.   It's now December 28th.  Mommy has to go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe that Christmas has come and gone so fast.   It's now December 28th.  Mommy has to go back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday before New Year's.

As to resolutions, I haven't thought of any.   Sure, I'm the biggest kitty in the house and it's all muscle, not flab.   Mommy thinks I weigh 14 or 15 lbs.   The next biggest is Bail weighing in at 12.7 (most of his weight is hair!)

So there is no weight loss resolution for me.   Now Mommy's a different story.   Her resolution is to lose weight, exercise, and eat more foods with calcium in them.  

I don't see what I need to improve about myself.  I'm not a bully to Landy nor the others.   In my eyes, I'm PURRFECT!

Mommy says I have to knock off ripping up the carpet in front of the computer room door and pushing away the small cat tree that covers the eyesore.  In fact, she just placed a big container of cat litter on top of the cat tree so I wouldn't be able to move it.  But I, the clever one, have learned how to knock loudly on the door whenever she's in there.  Hehehehe!

I told her I would stop messing with the carpet if she would leave the computer room door open (she's been leaving it shut as Landy and I make mischief in there).   

Anyway, cats hate closed doors.   Whenever a door to a certain room is shut and it's open for a few minutes, we're all in there to check it out.

Lastly, it rained last night.   The streets are wet and it's still cloudy this morning.  I think it's going to be a wet and warm one today.

I hope everycat has a pawsome Sunday.

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERLIN THE CARPET DESTROYER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/541501</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:03:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/541501</guid>
		<description>I have a habit of tearing up the upstairs hallway carpet in front of the computer room door.   At on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a habit of tearing up the upstairs hallway carpet in front of the computer room door.   At one time, the carpet was a little loose in that area.   Now, it's an eyesore as I shreaded it up pretty much.   I do this to get Mommy's attention when she's working on the computer.  You see,  I want to get in there and crawl under the table where all the cords are.

To stop my clawing the carpet, she has placed a small round cat tree over the top of the torn up spot.  That doesn't help at all because I'm strong enough to push  the cat tree aside so I can claw some more.

Eventully, she plans on getting rid of the old carpet in the upstairs hallway.   She's tired of looking at it and tired (of course) of me ripping it.

Also, Bail has been letting me have turns sleeping in the new cat tree.   Funny thing though, nocat wants to sleep in the bottom cup.   It shows that all of us like the high spots around here.

Lastly, tomorrow is Catmas eve!   I can't believe it!   Mommy's done with her shopping and all she has to do is wrap the stuff.   Have fun, Mommy!

Well I must go now.   I feel a nappy coming on.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OUR NEW CAT TREE IS HERE!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/540338</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:09:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/540338</guid>
		<description>We got a new cat tree.    It's light green and cream colored and has two large circular perches on i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got a new cat tree.    It's light green and cream colored and has two large circular perches on it (one lower and one upper).

We're checked it out and approve highly.   We're not sure who's going to be the first to sleep in it, though.   Bail already has tested it out by sharpening his claws on one of its poles.  I suppose he thinks he's got dibs on it now!

Anyway, so ends Catmas shopping for us kitties.   We got catnip and a tree.   Mommy has many 4x4 squares of cloth that she can make us some catnip pillows.   We've got plenty of loose catnip to stuff inside them.

That's about it for now.   Not much else going on.

Goodnight, my friends & have a pawsome weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY ON DECEMBER 18TH WOO-HOO!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/539403</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:53:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/539403</guid>
		<description>I said I was going to post my little story &quot;A Catmas Pawty&quot; again for Mommy's birthday.  It's become ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I said I was going to post my little story "A Catmas Pawty" again for Mommy's birthday.  It's become a tradition now.   I'm going to add it tonight so it can run all day tomorrow.   Here goes:

                             A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Little Guy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early.  Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet.   Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I  always sleep every night.  I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room.  The door was open slightly.  I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out.  I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying!  Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn!  Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps.  Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock.  Others stood and talked while they drank varying  Catnip type drinks:  Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice). 

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head.  I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell  in here on this Catmas Eve.  All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much.  I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me.   Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance.  They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following:  The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat.  But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face.  She was smiling up at me . . . . .

                                                             The End

So, there you go.  I was young and little two  years ago when I wrote this story.   Maybe I should say it's written by  Merlin, the Big Panther Boy!   Every year, I'm bigger than the year before.   I'm the biggest cat in the furmily (perhaps 14 or 15 lbs).  It's hard to believe that I've gotten that big.   In March of 2006, (when I joined Catster) I was a little guy of 2 1/2 months old.

Happy Birthday Mommy, tomorrow.  This is my early present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO.  NOW I ROCK TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/538238</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:33:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/538238</guid>
		<description>Thanks Mommy for the cool blue Catmas mewsic box!  Now I have tunes on my page like my two younger b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks Mommy for the cool blue Catmas mewsic box!  Now I have tunes on my page like my two younger bros, Bail & Landy!

She selected the same tunes for each of us.   She may do something different for Cammie Rose as she doesn't like all those loud, rocking electric guitars!

As to the others, she not sure what to do, and time is running out.   

Also, Mommy's birthday is on December 18th!   I'll again post my "Catmas Story" as I did last year and the year before.   In fact, last year, I got Diary Pick for it!

Lastly, I was the one who alerted Mommy about our redhaired visitor, Torbie Sue.   Yes, indeed, she dropped by today, just as Mommy predicted.   Today was the warmest and sunniest day all week.   All of us watched as she went outside to feed Torbie Sue in the backyard.

Well, I must go now.   It's almost dinner time.

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BECAUSE . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/536811</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:29:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/536811</guid>
		<description>Because we voted over 2,000 times in the Cat &amp; Dog Photo Contest, we got 100 Zealies FOC (free of ch ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Because we voted over 2,000 times in the Cat & Dog Photo Contest, we got 100 Zealies FOC (free of charge)! 

WOWZA!   It paid off to VOTE a lot of times!  Now we have the opportunity to buy our friends bigger gifts for Catmas.

This is something a lot of human people (including Mommy) can't do this year because of the economy.

As to early this morning, it's raining and is supposed to go into the mid 60's.   What a waste of warm weather!    I wish Mother Nature would get the weather straightened out so it would be sunny and warm at the same time, and not sunny and cold.

Well, that's about all the news for today.   I think I'll chase Landy up and down the stairs for some exercise.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A COLD AND LAZY DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/535946</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:08:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/535946</guid>
		<description>It's been colder today after yesterday's wet snow.   The little bit we had has melted this morning. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been colder today after yesterday's wet snow.   The little bit we had has melted this morning.

Mommy stayed home all day and worked on our pages for a bit and then she had to bring out that awful vaccuum cleaner to do the whole house.

All of us ran upstairs when she reached the dining room.

Now, she's tired.  She wants to relax and watch a movie and if she takes a nappy during that time, so be it.   At least she fed all of us early in case she does take a long nappy.

Lastly, Mommy changed the background on my page as she thought it was too depressing.   The kitties were nice with their little Santa hats on; it was the solid black background that was rather gloomy.  She wanted something more colorful and cheery.  I'm glad she made the decision to change it.

That's about it for now.   I have a full belly and I'm tired too.

I hope everycat had a pawsome weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCERNS FOR SAMPY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/534388</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:43:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/534388</guid>
		<description>I was the one who was very concerned about Sampy early this morning.   After the episode was over wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was the one who was very concerned about Sampy early this morning.   After the episode was over with, I stayed upstairs near him to make sure he was okay.

I'm glad he's feeling much better.   I'm also glad Mommy was able to help him get rid of that nasty tangle of hair.

That's about it from me.  I want to keep it short as Mommy plans on going to bed early to make up for the lost sleep.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NOTHING CONSTANT BUT CHANGE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/533307</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:20:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/533307</guid>
		<description>Last year and the year before, I hated turkey!

This year I love it!

Nothing constant but chang ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last year and the year before, I hated turkey!

This year I love it!

Nothing constant but change!

Purrs to all and enjoy your leftover turkey!  We finished our's tonight.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IMAGINE . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/531696</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:11:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/531696</guid>
		<description>Imagine a cornucopia filled with FELINE GREENIES, salmon flavor!

YUM-YUM-YUM!!!

Just thought I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Imagine a cornucopia filled with FELINE GREENIES, salmon flavor!

YUM-YUM-YUM!!!

Just thought I'd post my latest dream!

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY KNOWS ABOUT MY SECRET HIDING PLACE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/531091</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:38:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/531091</guid>
		<description>I  jumped onto my kitchen cabinet perch this afternoon.   Landy was sitting in the big chair in the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I  jumped onto my kitchen cabinet perch this afternoon.   Landy was sitting in the big chair in the corner of the kitchen when I went up there.

When he saw me, he stared with his green eyes glowing.   He was pawstruck, I know it.   He had that look on his face and said, "how'd you do that?"

I answered back, "try it".    He then turned his head and went about his business looking at something out the window.

Now I'm wondering if he'll try it since he knows the place exists and I made it up there.   You know, kitchen cabinets look inviting to a cat who likes to leap and climb like he does.  It certainly does to me!

We'll see if Landy tries to get up there or not.

Well, as to the rest of my day, it was relaxing.   I took a lot of long naps.

Check everycat later,

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIKES!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/530229</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/530229</guid>
		<description>Yikes!  Where has this week gone?

The last time I wrote anything, it was Monday!   Well, TGIF tom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yikes!  Where has this week gone?

The last time I wrote anything, it was Monday!   Well, TGIF tomorrow!

I understand that we are supposed to get some snow tomorrow.   I hope Mommy goes to Petsmart and stocks up on goodies for us.

Well, that's about it except Landy and I still are bopping each other.   

Got to get ready for bed now.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/529080</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:46:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/529080</guid>
		<description>Mommy surprised us today!  She came home on her lunch hour because Sampy was closed in the computer  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy surprised us today!  She came home on her lunch hour because Sampy was closed in the computer room.

Bail, Landy and I were so busy playing with whatever we could get our hands on, that we forgot about Sampy.

When Mommy walked in the front door, we looked at her with "OMC we're busted" and "what are you doing home so early?" looks on our faces.

Bail was standing in the middle of the living room floor with three knocked over pictures at his feet   BUSTED!

She wasn't upset as the picture frames weren't broken.   She put them back on the table they fell off and when upstairs to let Sampy out of the room.

In no time, Sampy came downstairs.  And Mommy went back to work.

So, that was a different kind of Monday.   I hope I don't get closed in the computer room.   I don't know if I could deal with it as well as Sampy.

That's about it from me.   Goodnight, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LANDY HAS A NAME FOR ME . .  .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/528066</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:47:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/528066</guid>
		<description>Landy keeps calling me the &quot;Big Bopper&quot;.   He has no idea that was the name of a rock and roll singe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Landy keeps calling me the "Big Bopper".   He has no idea that was the name of a rock and roll singer of days gone by.   Neither did I until Mommy told me all about it.

Anyway, I'm called the "Big Bopper" because I'm the biggest kitty in the household and I'm always bopping Landy when he walks by me.   At that time, I get him in the butt.   When he walks up close to the front of me, I let out a "meeeeeeeeeew" and bop the front of him (not his face).   Sometimes, he'll bop me back or just walk away.

Sometimes I chase him just for the fun of it.   I guess he likes this 'cause he loves to run!   He chases Sampy all the time, and in return, I chase him.

We don't hate each other and we've never got into any fights.   

Anyway, I guess I'll be on my way too.   Mommy has to eat her breakfast and finish washing some clothes.

Purrs to all my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HAVE A SECRET HIDING SPOT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/527355</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:43:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/527355</guid>
		<description>I have a secret hiding spot from Landy.   Sampy and Mommy know about it . . . the kitchen cabinet ov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a secret hiding spot from Landy.   Sampy and Mommy know about it . . . the kitchen cabinet over top of the refrigerator.

Landy never ventures up that high.   As a matter of fact, the highest he looks and jumps are windowsills, cat trees, and kitchen counters.

I feel like a superior cat in the house 'cause I can leap the highest!  And cool 'cause I have a secret place!

Lastly, I spent the night in the new cat bed.   We have agreed to take turns in it.  We don't fight over who gets "dibs".

Well, that's about it from me.  Later.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M THE SPOKESCAT TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/527176</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:53:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/527176</guid>
		<description>Hi Merl, here.   I've been elected as the spokescat in the household today.   

We're going to be  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Merl, here.   I've been elected as the spokescat in the household today.   

We're going to be voting tonight instead of diaries.   Soo, we'll be back tomorrow.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SPOOKY COLD NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/526263</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:11:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/526263</guid>
		<description>It's cold and windy tonight.   There will be NO open windows for us now.   I think the colder weathe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's cold and windy tonight.   There will be NO open windows for us now.   I think the colder weather has moved in for good.

As the wind blows tonight, it whistles through the redbud trees.   Some of its branches are rubbing against the gutters and shutters.   It sounds really spooky.   Tonight would have been a more typical halloween-type day.

Also, enjoy my new Thanksgiving photo from imikimi, and my "licking" picture (compliments of our friends HONDO & Family).    This time, I've consumed all the turkey at the market!   Yep, I did!   I was a pig this time!

As to the cat action around the house,  Landy is getting along better with us.   I understand that he licked Bail on the top of his head last night.   It was soo cute.   Mommy's so sad that she didn't have her camera with her when it happened.

Anyway, not much else going on at present.   We're all very tired and are ready to hit the hay early tonight.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIKES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/525405</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Nov 2008 18:09:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/525405</guid>
		<description>Where did this week go to!  The last time I wrote was on November 5th when I said I was glad Barack  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Where did this week go to!  The last time I wrote was on November 5th when I said I was glad Barack Obama was elected President of the United States!

Anyway, it's now the 8th!   We're all hanging around the house and fnished a chicken pawty about an hour ago.   Everything went fine.  Of course, I didn't want any chicken today.   Yesterday, I shocked everybody and ate one little piece.

Landy has been super hyper this whole week.   I don't know how Sampy deals with it.   He plays along with Landy every time.

Bail and I don't have interactive playtime with Landy like Sampy does.   We don't have that same kind of bond.    We tolerate each other most of the time, though.

I also have a request for Mommy that she hurry up and finish with the Thanksgiving decor.   I still have some halloween stuff up there.

Anyway, I'm going to go now.   I feel a nap coming on.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M HAPPY TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/524060</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Nov 2008 17:17:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/524060</guid>
		<description>I want everycat to know that I'm very happy that Barack Obama is President of the United States!

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want everycat to know that I'm very happy that Barack Obama is President of the United States!

When Mommy woke up this morning, the first thing she did was turn on was the radio to hear who won.   Landy and I were in the room with her when we heard the good news.   All of us cheered!

This election had the largest turnout of all times!   People who didn't care to vote in the past voted this time, and also there were many new young voters.   

Anyway, I'm doing fine.   Landy and I are getting along pretty well.  We like to bop each other.   We never get into any wrestling matches like he does with Sampy.

A couple of times he's tried to jump Bail.  When that happens, Bail lets out a shrill "YIP" noise which scares Landy away.   Most of the time, they sniff each other and walk away.  

Well, that's about it.   I'm tired.

Purrs & Breeps to all.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SCAREDY CAT SYNDROME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/522188</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Nov 2008 04:24:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/522188</guid>
		<description>On halloween, just as last year, I hid under the bed for an hour because I was afraid of the trick o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On halloween, just as last year, I hid under the bed for an hour because I was afraid of the trick or treaters.  As soon as it was all over, I came back out.

Bail ran upstairs with me.   He was a bit braver as he didn't go under the bed.  He laid beside it.

Now, Sampy's a different story.   He was downstairs  most of the time and actually let Mommy hold him while she greeted some of those scary kids.    "Hi, Kitty" a few of them said (Mommy told me this afterwards, of course).  She also told a couple kids and their parents that Sampy's a star and has his own website.   OMC!  What next!

Anyway, all-in-all, I'll always be afraid when somebody knocks at the door.   I don't think I'll ever grow out of this fear.

I wonder if any of my friends get the "scaredy cat syndrome" too.  It's really strong.   

Well, I hope everycat and their families had a pawsome halloween.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TWO BLACK CATS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/521722</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:12:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/521722</guid>
		<description>I got two black cats today!   Thank you PORK CHOP &amp; Family &amp; PRINCESS TWIXIE &amp; Family!

Well, tomo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got two black cats today!   Thank you PORK CHOP & Family & PRINCESS TWIXIE & Family!

Well, tomorrow's the big day when all the scary stuff happens.   Since it's Friday night, after the trick or treaters stop by, Mommy's going to to watch one of her horror movies; maybe the original "Haunting" or "Black Sunday" or something by Stephen King or whatever.  

Anyway, ohhhh, before I forget,  CONCATS to Landy on his DDP!  He's doing better than me!

Well, that's about it.   Not much is happening tonight.   I think I'll turn in.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SCARY STALKING BLACK CAT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/520748</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:47:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/520748</guid>
		<description>Yep, to Landy I'm the scary, stalking black cat.  I'm the one who watches him and bops him in the bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, to Landy I'm the scary, stalking black cat.  I'm the one who watches him and bops him in the butt when he walks away and bopped him in the chops when he tried to get a piece of chicken from me this weekend.

Anyway, after many, many bops to his butt and front at the salmon pawty last night, I decided to let him approach me face on, and we, believe it or not, NOSE KISSED for over a minute!

Mommy almost fell over backwards in shock!

I guess underneath it all, I'm really a gentle guy.   It just takes some time for me to get used to a newcomer.

Anyway, I must go now as it's almost breakfast time for us kitties.

Have a pawsome day, my friends.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STARTING TODAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/519971</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:43:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/519971</guid>
		<description>As pawmised, we're going to showcase some scary stuff for upcoming halloween.   I'll start with a li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As pawmised, we're going to showcase some scary stuff for upcoming halloween.   I'll start with a little tale or should I say "tail" in this case.   This one was written when I was a kitten so it should be pretty mild:

 ______________________________________________________

                                     ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT LONG TAIL
_______________________________________________________
"Help! There's this long, long gray tail and it's after me. When it wasn't looking I got brave and snuck up on it and bopped it a couple of times. IT MOVED BACK AND FORTH! BOY WAS IT SCARY. Never had I seen such a scary, hairy thing in my life. What can it be???? Where did it come from . . . was it outer space?"

This done some time in April 2006 about a month after I joined Catster.   The tail I was writing about is really that of my brother Bail.  So those of you who haven't read it, enjoy.

Tomorrow Bail is the one who'll showcase "Mouse Story" as was told to him by Sampy who originally heard it from Bentley (our angel brother).

As to today, it's been YUCKY and rainy.  Tomorrow is to be nice (so I understand from Mommy).  I surely hope so.  Rain can make you really sleepy.   It's even making Landy slow way down.   He's usually bouncing around here like a jumping bean!

Well, that's about it from me.   Mommy wants to warm up some chicken for everybody.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU BAIL!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/519535</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:55:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I took a peek in Bail's diary and saw that he referred to me as the ROCK!   Hey, I like that!   Than ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I took a peek in Bail's diary and saw that he referred to me as the ROCK!   Hey, I like that!   Thank's Bail!

*Ego goes up many notches with this compliment*

I am the BIGGEST kitty in the house.   Mommy's not sure what I weigh and one thing for sure, when she picks me up, she feels a pull in her back.   That means I weigh more than 14 lbs!

I was 12.3 a year ago and I'm much bigger now.

Anyway, enjoy my black cat pic on my page.   Last night Mommy was adding some halloween graphics to our pages so we didn't write anything at all.

Well, I got to run and strut big bad self around the house.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BLACK CATS AND BATS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/518890</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:29:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/518890</guid>
		<description>The black cats and bats are here!   I love it!

I'm going to send some out to my friends tonight! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The black cats and bats are here!   I love it!

I'm going to send some out to my friends tonight!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BOOOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/518754</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:24:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Did I scare anyone?   I'm getting warmed up for halloween.   It's less than 10 days away.  WOW!

I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did I scare anyone?   I'm getting warmed up for halloween.   It's less than 10 days away.  WOW!

I've been slinking around the house like the spooky black cat that I am.   I've been checking out Landy every day.   I chase him some times too.   I think he thinks I'm very SPOOKY!

I don't hiss at him anymore which is an accomplishment.

Anyway, spooky stuff will be on our pages soon.   Mommy has to get off her lazy butt and get with it!   Last night she wasn't feeling well:  sinus headache, stiff neck, and very tired.

Today, the stiff neck is gone.  She still has a slight headache.  She thinks it's pollen or dried leaves causing it.

Well, that's about it.   Bail wrote this morning, so now, I'm going to turn it over to Landy.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MEOWLO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/517755</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:15:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Just dropping by to say &quot;hi&quot;.

Landy and I are getting along better with each passing day.  We hav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just dropping by to say "hi".

Landy and I are getting along better with each passing day.  We have little boxing matches and chasing games.

I know we'll become good buddies.

Bye for now.   Bail wants to talk to me.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS ONLY TRYING TO HELP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/516572</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:29:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>After dinner, Mommy decided to pay some bills.

I let her pay one and then I decided I wanted to h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After dinner, Mommy decided to pay some bills.

I let her pay one and then I decided I wanted to help (in my own way, that is).   I jumped upon the table and laid on her calculator and checkbook.   She tried to move me and I stepped on the calculator and chewed her pen.

Geeee, Mommy, I was only trying to help!

She told me that I could lick the envelopes.  I told her that's Sampy's job!

Anyway, all in all, today was a nice day.  Landy is fitting in more with each passing day.   

Got to go,

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WAY TO GO, LANDY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/516242</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:15:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/516242</guid>
		<description>Of course, I concated Landy for his DDP today.   He's my new brother, why not?

WAY TO GO, LANDY!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Of course, I concated Landy for his DDP today.   He's my new brother, why not?

WAY TO GO, LANDY!  He writes good stuff.  Even better than I, the former no. 4 on the PAWPULAR list Catster used to have.  I forgot how long I was up there.   Those were the days.   

As to the rest of the day, I attended a chicken pawty and refused to eat any.   YUCKY, is my opinion of chicken.  I watched in horror as Mommy and all my sibs ate this tough to chew garbage!

Now, chicken gravy is a totally different story.   If Mommy had that, I  would have licked it all up!

Mommy is totally perplexed about my not liking chicken, and Bail says, "all the more for me".

Anyway, I'll be on my way.   I'm getting tired too.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CRICKET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/515449</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:52:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I found a cricket on the kitchen floor last night and I wanted to catch it.

It hopped away everyt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I found a cricket on the kitchen floor last night and I wanted to catch it.

It hopped away everytime I put my month to it.  That was no fun!

Mommy said it was a "spider cricket" .  They look somewhat like a spider but hop and are spotted instead of dark brownish-black.

Anyway, Mommy removed the cricket.   (No she didn't squash it).

That was my exciting tale for yesterday night.

As to today, everything's going fine with Landy and us.   Things are getting better with each day.

Well, I got to run.   I feel a nappy coming on.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE BLACK CAT BLOGS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/514835</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:09:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>This is my favorite time of the year!   HALLOWEEN!  Of course 'cause I'm a spooky black cat!   Poe w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is my favorite time of the year!   HALLOWEEN!  Of course 'cause I'm a spooky black cat!   Poe wrote about a black cat, and I'm sure many others did too.

We plan to finish up our halloween pages (music and graphics) and feature some spooky stories.   I'll come up with some of my previous ones and one of Mommy's published ones called "Invitation" which is a take on that "Love Potion No. 9" song from the 60's with a Lovecraftian touch.  I'll also give more reviews on the "Weird Maryland" book which I did last year.

Yingy's page will feature the two scary ones he wrote while he was here;  and Sampy's will feature "Mouse Story" and "Moth Story" which he told in 2006.

As to last night, Landy had the roam of the house (except for the computer room).   All of us got along good.   The only thing is Bail and I didn't want to sleep in Mommy's big bed with him and Sampy.   As a matter of fact, Sampy only stayed in there for a couple of hours.   I understand from Mommy that Landy nuzzled and kneaded her head and neck while he purred like a revving mack truck.

At 5:00 a.m. he played football with the "buzzball" which makes a lot of noise when it's rolled.  I'm surprized that Mommy went back to sleep until 6:30 a.m.

When everybody was up, Landy and Sampy got into another chase game, and when Sampy got tired of it, he hissed and swung at him.   Mommy told them to "cool it" and Landy walked away.

Landy and I are getting along better.  We have a lot of boxing matches.  In fact, we had a nice long one this morning while I was inside the cat activity cube.  

Anyway, I think I'll stop now.   There's a lot of squirrel and bird activity in the backyard.  I don't want to miss it.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIKES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/514059</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:09:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/514059</guid>
		<description>Where does the time go around here?   I haven't written a diary in four whole days!   YIKES!   It's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Where does the time go around here?   I haven't written a diary in four whole days!   YIKES!   It's unbelievable!

Let me see, on Monday Mommy had company and I hid under the bed (as per usual).   I just don't like other humans in the house except for Mommy.   I don't know why!

She calls me her "chicken" kitty or "scaredy cat"

As to the rest of the week, Landy and I tolerate each other.   We're not buddy-buddy yet.   Bail is learning to tolerate him also   Sampy is the only cat who interacts with Landy.   Here, a bond is forming.

Sampy is an easy-going guy and befriends anycat who happens to move in.   He did it with Yingy.

Lastly, I'm not mad at Mommy this week 'cause she remembered to buy some Feline Greenies.

That's about it from me.   I think  I'll take a nap too.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN IS COMING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/512532</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Oct 2008 18:03:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/512532</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!   Halloween is coming!  It's my favorite time of the year besides Christmas!

Check out my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!   Halloween is coming!  It's my favorite time of the year besides Christmas!

Check out my page.   Mommy started helping us with our decor.   Of course, she got tired and took a nappy on the couch for 2 1/2 hours!

Sometimes she gets like this on weekend afternoons when she has nothing scheduled (cat shows, visit friends, shopping, etc).

Anyway, she going to start Bail's page tonight and buckle down on the rest tomorrow (our backgrounds,  and more photo shoots, etc.)

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/511927</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:41:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, OMC!  Sampy got DDP today!   I'm so proud of him!

Of course, I was good to him toda ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, OMC!  Sampy got DDP today!   I'm so proud of him!

Of course, I was good to him today too.   I didn't chase him around the house.

Later this evening, Landy was let downstairs and I sniffed the tip of his tail and he hissed at me.   I'm the only one he hisses at.  I think he's scared of me.

I never chased him or anything.   I just meowed at him this morning when we did a nose-to-nose sniffing.

I suppose he'll get used to me in time.  He and Bail liked each other tonight.

Well, I got to go now.   It's time for bed.

Purrs & Breeps

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WANTED TO PLAY, THAT'S ALL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/510848</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:46:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been a bad boy tonight.   I started something with Bail and chased him upstairs into the cat tr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been a bad boy tonight.   I started something with Bail and chased him upstairs into the cat tree and landed on top of him.   He hissed at me.   Mommy told me to back off.    I wanted to continue the wrestling match in there.

I jumped down and Bail took off downstairs to hide somewhere.   I stayed on the stairs and sat there for a good bit.

Anyway, I was bored and thought a nice game of rough and tumble would be fun.   It's cool out so we wouldn't get all hot and sweaty.

Bail didn't want any part of it.   I guess he wanted to take a nappy and I hissed him off.

Oh well . . . 

Later, my friends,

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ORLANDO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/509929</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:54:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm not talking about Orlando, Florida nor Orlando Bloom.   

I'm talking about Orlando Blue!  Yep ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm not talking about Orlando, Florida nor Orlando Bloom.   

I'm talking about Orlando Blue!  Yep, that's our new brother's name which is, of course, our take on Orlando Bloom (Mommy thinks both are soooo cute!).   He's officially in the house now in the master bedroom.  He's going to have vet visit today at 10:20 a.m.

I got to sit at the crack of the closed door before my brothers did.   I was hoping one of Orlando's paws would shoot through so I could sniff it.

Also, he's a great hockey player.   There's a bunch of balls in his room and he's currently rolling one of them around.

Got to go now as Mommy's got to put Orlando in the carrier and bring him to the vet.   Good luck Mommy in getting him in the carrier and good luck Orlando on your physical and bloodwork!

Later,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ENJOY MY NEWEST PICS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/509080</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:44:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/509080</guid>
		<description>Check out my page and see my newest pics.   ENJOY!  They were loaded up and left at the bottom half  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check out my page and see my newest pics.   ENJOY!  They were loaded up and left at the bottom half of my photo album.   Mommy forgot all about it until today!   OOOOPS, CRS attack again hey, Mommy!!

Well, she moved about three of them up and gave them captions.  Unfortunately, she moved down my pirate pic.   That's a bummer 'cause I loved being a pirate and wouldn't mind being one all year 'round!

Nothing constant but change.   So I'm back to being panther boy again!

That's about it from me tonight.   Time is running away.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/508674</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:50:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/508674</guid>
		<description>OMC!  OMC!  Catster is going to shut down for maintenance at 6:00 p.m. their time which is 9:00 p.m. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  OMC!  Catster is going to shut down for maintenance at 6:00 p.m. their time which is 9:00 p.m. Maryland time.   We got 35 minutes to blog!

Well, let me see what I can blog about . . . .

Oh yes, that gray and white kitten came back this morning and again tonight.  Bail and I peeked out the back door window and saw him, Cammie Rose and Sampy on the back porch like one big, happy family.   

A bit afterwards, Cam got irritated at the kitten because he sniffed the tip of her tail while she was still eating.   She hissed at him.  Of course, it didn't bother him at all.

After Cam and the kitten ate, Mommy tried to grab her so she could bring her inside.  She had no luck as Cam ran under the porch again.  The kitten stayed at the base of the oak tree, and Sampy was brought back in.

While Mommy stood on the porch watching the kitten, something puffy and gray started it's way up the side of the back porch.  It was one of the baby raccoons!

Mommy got scared and threw a small wooden wheel from the old lounge chair at the raccoon.  No,  she didn't hit it.  She wanted to scare it off and it worked.  The coon ran up the oak tree.   The kitten jumped back when he saw the coon fly past him.

There's never a dull moment around here.   Mommy's going to call the animal control to see if they can catch those raccoons.          

Well, there's more to this story and time is running out.  

Good night, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY FALL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/508304</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:53:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/508304</guid>
		<description>Today is the first day of fall and I love it!   Last night and this morning were brisk and good for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is the first day of fall and I love it!   Last night and this morning were brisk and good for sleeping.  The afternoon was a comfortable 80 degrees.

Also, some leaves and acorns have started to fall.   I watched Mommy sweep the back porch on Sunday.  Soon it'll be covered again.

Anyway, I guess I'll sleep on Mommy's bed again just like I did last night.   Yes, blankie weather is back!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl

P.S.    Mommy, I guess it's time to put up our "fall" backgrounds.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/506694</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:16:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Let me reiterate:  ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!

That's my word for today!  

I thought I'd get  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Let me reiterate:  ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!

That's my word for today!  

I thought I'd get DDP today!   ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!

P.S.   Mommy thank you for the imikimi pirate pic!   Now I knead a cool pirate ship sailing on the sea background.   I don't think the Animas River is deep enough for plank-walking!

Got to run for now.

ARRRRRRRRRRRGH,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY DOPPELGANGER!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/506212</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:06:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm not sure of the spelling and anyway here goes:   It means &quot;evil double&quot; or &quot;evil twin&quot;.   And gu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm not sure of the spelling and anyway here goes:   It means "evil double" or "evil twin".   And guess what my evil twin is?   

A mean, nasty, bug-eyed, green-eyed PIRATE!

Check me out toward the bottom of my page.   Mommy say when I'm BAD this is who I become!!!

OMC!   He's purrty scary!   I bet he'll even scare all the other pirates out of Catsterland!   

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRG!   IF, I DON'T GET MY FELINE GREENIES, I'LL MAKE EVERYBODY WALK THE PLANK!!

Just getting warmed up folks.   Wait 'till my brothers try to copy me.  Don't think they can outdo this as I'M the meanest PIRATE of all time!

Growls,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A PIRATE HAT!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/505100</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:32:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/505100</guid>
		<description>Mommy bought one of those pirate hats with the dreadlocks!   She put it on me and I wanted no part o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy bought one of those pirate hats with the dreadlocks!   She put it on me and I wanted no part of it.   I shook and tilted my head so the hat would fall off.   It did.

She hasn't tried it on the rest of us yet.   That'll probably happen later tonight or early tomorrow.

Anyway, not much else going on right now except it's almost dinner time.

Got to go.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I NOTICED A LOT OF PIRATES LATELY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/504478</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:48:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/504478</guid>
		<description>ARRRG!   I've noticed a lot of my friends are dressed as pirates and Halloween isn't here yet.

I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARRRG!   I've noticed a lot of my friends are dressed as pirates and Halloween isn't here yet.

I don't know why they're doing it.   I guess I missed out on something as we've not been on Caster as often this week.

I told Mommy I'd make a good pirate, but the only thing is the patch on my eye won't show up as I'm all black!

I guess I'd have to wear a lighter colored eye patch 'cause I'm thinking of being a pirate for Halloween! 

As to the rest of my day, it's a lazy one as usual.   Sampy is laying on the braided rug in the computer room.  His new sleeping position is very funny.   And Bail is also laying on the floor, but in a normal position.   As I said, there's not much going on today.

BUT tomorrow is another story.   IT'S FRIDAY and a PAY FRIDAY and that means MORE treats for me!

WOO-HOO!!!!

Check everycat out later,

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A QUICK NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/503341</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:40:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/503341</guid>
		<description>I'm sleepy tonight so I'm not going to say much.

I hope everycat enjoys our autumn pics!  

Now ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm sleepy tonight so I'm not going to say much.

I hope everycat enjoys our autumn pics!  

Now it's time for me to go back to sleep.   Y-A-W-N!!!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/502684</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Sep 2008 03:58:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/502684</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by DRUSILLA to play the Olympics game! 

1. My favorite Olympic Event is the figu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by DRUSILLA to play the Olympics game! 

1. My favorite Olympic Event is the figure skating.  I love to watch
     them skate/dance to cool music!
2. I prefer Summer Olympics as I could be a gymnist myself  as I can 
     leap up high with great agility.
3. The quirkiest thing I do is lick Mommy on her lips and hands  
     before 6:00 a.m.
4.  I have a girlfriend named "Squirt".
5. My favorite rosies/zealies are the food ones:  shrimps and steaks!

Okay your next 5. Your turn to answer:
1. Your Favorite Olympic Event
2. Do you prefer Summer or Winter Olympics
3. What is the quirkiest thing you do
4. Do you have a crush on another kitty? Who?
5. What is your favorite rosie or zealie?

I am tagging the following five kitties:

1.  Precious;
2.  Mittens;
3.  Lancelot;
4.  Sock;
5.  Violet

Have fun kitties taking the challenge!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERL, THE OTHER WEATHERCAT REPORTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/502381</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Sep 2008 06:09:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/502381</guid>
		<description>Hi, I'm Merlin, the other weathercat.  I'm covering for Cam while she takes her nappy.

Right now  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi, I'm Merlin, the other weathercat.  I'm covering for Cam while she takes her nappy.

Right now the rains have picked up and the wind is blowing  slightly.   I checked out all this activity from our kitty window perch in Mommy's bedroom.

We'll keep everycat posted throughout the day if we are still with electricity.

As to other things, I'm not mad at Mommy anymore.   She bought me two bags of FELINE GREENIES last night (one salmon and one chicken).   

That's about it from me.   I hope all our friends and us who are in the path of Hanna, stay safe.

Purrs to everyone,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NOT AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/501155</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:30:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/501155</guid>
		<description>This is the third day in a row that Mommy forgot to buy me some more Feline Greenies!   I find that  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is the third day in a row that Mommy forgot to buy me some more Feline Greenies!   I find that very unacceptable!

Must I have somebody tattoo it on her arm for her to remember it?

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

I said my part for the night.   I'm not happy without my Greenies.   I feel like my friend BOOGERS when he doesn't have any Tiki Cat left.

Later everycat,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HI EVERYCAT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/500757</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:04:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/500757</guid>
		<description>I hope everycat had a purrleasant holiday weekend.   I know I did despite of my sister getting invit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I hope everycat had a purrleasant holiday weekend.   I know I did despite of my sister getting invited to a picnic!   BIG DEAL!   All I care about is Mommy picking me up some more Feline Greenies.

That's a picnic to me!   I could eat those things all day long, and  I have to most beautiful white teeth to prove it.  Even the vet recommends the greenies.   

Also, it's another nice sunny, comfortably warm, low humidity day.  This was a weekend made in heaven even though we had a staycation!

Well, that wraps it up for me.   Got to run.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/500204</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:41:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/500204</guid>
		<description>Purina One is putting prizes inside their 14 oz bags of dry cat food.    Our prize was  a can of Fan ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Purina One is putting prizes inside their 14 oz bags of dry cat food.    Our prize was  a can of Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys white meat chicken primavera!

YUMMY (as to the gravy only).   I'll let Sampy eat the meat!

Also, as everycat probably knows by now, we're showcasing our top ten handsome and beautiful pics for the month of  September.  Mommy got done with all of ours except for the angels.   She'll be doing those tomorrow.

Also, today was hot, sunny and humid.   Still, we were able to get by with the ceiling fan and other fans.   

Lastly, Mommy went to a festival in Greenbelt and found out that it was mostly for the kids (although there were a bunch of adults there too).   They had carnival rides, game booths, a book yard sale, and yummy, but expensive food.  There was also  a folksinging trio who sang:  "This land is your land, this land is my land.  From California to New York island . . . "  And of course they sang the song that the Kingston Trio did about Charlie and the MTA!

Anyway, that's about it from me.   Bail wrote late last night and because his entry didn't get many views, he's not writing anything today.   I think he's using his strategy again to see if yesterday's diaries become tomorrow's DDP.   It'd be funny if I got it instead of him!

HEEEEEEE-HEEEEEEE!

Well, I'm running out of steam and it's time for my nappy.

Good night, my furiends!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M STILL AROUND</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/499225</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:35:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/499225</guid>
		<description>Sorry I haven't written anything in 3-4 days.   Well, yesterday my brothers and I went to a big pawt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sorry I haven't written anything in 3-4 days.   Well, yesterday my brothers and I went to a big pawty for MITTENS, TISKERS and BISCOTTI and when we got back, Bail was the only one who did an entry.   It was late, all of us were tired.   You know how it goes.

I was a bad boy again today as I chased Bail down the stairs.   I chased him around the living room and back upstairs into the hallway window.  He was ticked off at me and growled and hissed when I chased him out of the window and back down the stairs.

Mommy followed us to break up our wildcat antics, but when she got downstairs, we had broken it up by ourselves.   

We gave Mommy that look, "who us . . . no we didn't do anything wrong.  We're good boys".

Lastly, I have a new love.   CHICKEN FLAVOR FELINE GREENIES!   I think they're better than the salmon or ocean fish kind.  I almost ate the whole bag all by myself!

Mommy calls me a greenie glutton!

Well, that's her opinion!

Got to run now.   I hope everycat is enjoying their week so far.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LAZY SUNDAY FOR ME, BUT NOT FOR MOMMY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/497967</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:23:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/497967</guid>
		<description>I've been hanging around all day so far, except when Mommy got out the vacuum cleaner and did the do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been hanging around all day so far, except when Mommy got out the vacuum cleaner and did the downstairs.   That loud, howling thing ruined my nappy in the big cat tree.   I had to run upstairs as it was getting on my nerves.

Anyway, Mommy's been adding pics to our pages.   Enjoy the three new ones of me.   The older I get, the more like a panther I look.   That's why all of us here think my Daddycat was a Bombay.

Sorry, I haven't had much to say lately.   Of course, my just hanging around and taking a lot of nappies is not good subject matter for a diary.   Bail already wrote about getting attacked by me earlier this week.  That was the excitement.

Well, I must be going now.   I hope everycat has a pawsome weekend.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NEW BACKGROUND FOR ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/496640</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:58:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/496640</guid>
		<description>Mommy just put in a new background for me.   This is another shot of the Animas River in Colorado.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just put in a new background for me.   This is another shot of the Animas River in Colorado.   This portion flows behind Grandpaw's cabin.   Any time of day you can sit on his back porch and hear the river flow.   Mommy says it sounds so peaceful and she really misses seeing and hearing the Animas River.

The nearest River to us in Maryland is the Anacostia River and you can't hear that from our house as it's several towns away.

We do hear trains all day long (just about) as the Metro System and the CSX freight trains are a 5 minute car ride from us.

Anyway, I just thought I ramble on about rivers and trains.   Boys like subjects like that!

As to my day, sure I picked on Bail this morning.  I WAS BORED!  I wanted to stir something up and I surely did!

Well, that's about it.   Have a pawsome night, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, BAIL!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495876</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:40:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495876</guid>
		<description>Bail did it again!   WOO-HOO, dude!!

I've going to say a little something right now, but I'll let ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail did it again!   WOO-HOO, dude!!

I've going to say a little something right now, but I'll let Bail tell about it tomorrow . . . he was sort of "a bad boy" this evening.

I'll say this, that boy can surely run.   He deserves one of those olympic gold medals.

That's it for now.   Everycat stay tuned for Bail's great adventure tomorrow morning . . .

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I BELIEVE I'M IN BLUEJAY HEAVEN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495256</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:31:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495256</guid>
		<description>Just a few minutes ago, the large oak tree nearest our back porch, was loaded with bluejays.   I hav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just a few minutes ago, the large oak tree nearest our back porch, was loaded with bluejays.   I have never seen so many at one time.  I believe I was in bluejay heaven.

Bail joined me in the birdwatching extravaganza, and he was as pawstruck as I.

These birdies chirped, screeched and warbled their tunes.   I think they were trying to say to each other, "I got dibs on Cammie Rose's leftover kibble".

Anyway, I got to get back and finish watching these bluejays.   There's never a dull moment when they're around.

Have a pawsome day, my Catster friends.

Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HURRAY FOR BAIL TODAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495092</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:51:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/495092</guid>
		<description>Three cheers for Bail today.   WOWZA! WOO-HOO!  YAA-HOO! 

Aside from it being Bail's BIG DAY.   M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Three cheers for Bail today.   WOWZA! WOO-HOO!  YAA-HOO! 

Aside from it being Bail's BIG DAY.   Mommy went shopping (about time) for cat food and litter.   She was also nice to us and bought a  green velvet blankie for us to use when it gets cooler.

Of course, all of us checked it out thoroughly.   It passes the test of being soft and cuddle-worthy.    I think I'll get first dibs on this one as it goes good with my eyes.

Tonight we're going on a let's make new friends cruise.   We started this on Thursday.    We're going to make a habit of this.   

Now we have to get Mommy out of the house to look for a new boyfriend . . .  

Got to go now.

Purrs and Breeps

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M BEING A PAIN IN MOMMY'S &amp;#* TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/493991</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:17:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/493991</guid>
		<description>First, of all when Mommy came into the living room, I ran in front of her and almost made her fall.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all when Mommy came into the living room, I ran in front of her and almost made her fall.   She yelled, but not loudly, "Merlin, I have enough trouble walking as is!  Get out of my way!"

After she cooled down from that, I begged her for some Feline Greenies.  When she put down about five of them for me, I turned up my nose and walked away.   Hehehehe!

Yeah, I know I can be a royal pain in the &#* some times.

I guess I better leave Mommy alone for a bit,  and pick on Bail or Sampy and see what I can stir up with them . .  .

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOTH AND BIRD STORY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/493415</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:38:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/493415</guid>
		<description>This morning was exciting for me.

Mommy found me in the computer room  stalking some tan-colored  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning was exciting for me.

Mommy found me in the computer room  stalking some tan-colored flying thing.  She told me it was called a "moth".

I was ready to go after said moth when I heard a tapping noise coming from the window nearby.   I jumped into the window in pursuit of whatever was making said noise.   I looked up and around and didn't see a thing.  BUMMER!   I know it had to be a bird in the gutters.   It never revealed itself so I went back to look for the moth and it was GONE!   

Can't a guy catch anything around here?

I think I'll take a nappy and maybe when I wake up, the moth will come back, at least.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS IN A POSING MOOD THIS WEEKEND!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/492940</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:39:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/492940</guid>
		<description>Yep.   I loved posing for the camera this whole weekend.   I didn't turn my head or walk away.   I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep.   I loved posing for the camera this whole weekend.   I didn't turn my head or walk away.   I was very cooperative this time around which is a big shock!

Anyway, enjoy the two pics that were added today.   There are more and Mommy wants to add fancy frames to those.   

As to the rest of my weekend, it went great.   I slept a lot, ate a lot, and played a lot.   You know, the typical day for any kitty.

That's about it for now.   I don't know where the weekend went.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/491884</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:09:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/491884</guid>
		<description>Mommy said there was a very violent thunderstorm while she was at work.   She was in one of her boss ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy said there was a very violent thunderstorm while she was at work.   She was in one of her boss's office talking to him when the sky broke loose.    She told me hailstones the size of ICE CUBES were pinging on the roof of the office condo and windows!  Luckily, nothing broke.

Of course, us kitties were at home and slept through the whole thing.

When Mommy came home, the sun was shining.  

So, nothing else is going on right now.   I know I'm going to try to con Mommy out of more Feline Greenies before she goes to bed.  I always do.

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT OF ME ONLY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/490690</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Aug 2008 03:45:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/490690</guid>
		<description>Early yesterday morning, Mommy took several pics of me  on Yingy's old window perch.

I was laying ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early yesterday morning, Mommy took several pics of me  on Yingy's old window perch.

I was laying like a Sphynx (sp ?)  on said perch.  She doesn't think my green/gold eyes glowed like headlights as those of my sister, Kali.

Anyway, she'll try to add these to my page some time this week.

Not much else going on at present.   It's a quite morning and I'm waiting to be fed (as usual).

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOW I KEEP COOL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/489990</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:23:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/489990</guid>
		<description>Okay, I'm cool all the time purrsonality-wise.  

I'm talking weatherwise this time.

To help ke ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, I'm cool all the time purrsonality-wise.  

I'm talking weatherwise this time.

To help keep my thick, black coat from getting me too  hot, I lay on the dining room table and let the ceiling fan above do its job in keeping me nice and cool!

It works wonders!   Everycat ought to try it when your Mommies or Daddies aren't looking.

Anyway, I must be going.  We're going to have a salmon pawty.  I have to be on my toes as Bail likes to steal my portion.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT &quot;COLLARED&quot; FOUR TIMES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/489084</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:40:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/489084</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!   I've been &quot;collared&quot; four times!   Thank you SIMBA, LANCELOT, MITTENS and ANONYMOUS for the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!   I've been "collared" four times!   Thank you SIMBA, LANCELOT, MITTENS and ANONYMOUS for these pawsome blue collars!

Now, I really smell good.  Just call me "MERLY SMELLGOOD"!

Got to run and send some out myself.  Catster is really going to smell good!

Cool as a spring breeze, "Febreeze"

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DRINKS ARE HERE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/488534</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/488534</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!   I just noticed the delicious, thirst-quenching drinks are here!

I'm thirsty . . .

Pur ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!   I just noticed the delicious, thirst-quenching drinks are here!

I'm thirsty . . .

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PICASSO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/488226</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:32:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/488226</guid>
		<description>I wish PICASSO a very happy 2nd Birthday.

Right now all of us are going to his pawty.

See you  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wish PICASSO a very happy 2nd Birthday.

Right now all of us are going to his pawty.

See you there!

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT MY BOX OF CEREAL TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/487760</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:59:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/487760</guid>
		<description>OMC, I can't believe it!   I got my pic on a box of cereal too.

Of course, they are &quot;Morning Star ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, I can't believe it!   I got my pic on a box of cereal too.

Of course, they are "Morning Stars" 'cause I'm Mommy's other star of the morning.  I wake her up either before or after Sampy.  Both of us are the early birds in the household.

Well, I must get back to my afternoon nappy.  Being up early makes me sleepy in the afternoon.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BLUE FRAMED PIC THAT ONLY LASTED A FEW HOURS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/487048</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:05:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/487048</guid>
		<description>I had a pic in a blue frame as number one.   It lasted only a few hours as Mommy said it &quot;stunk&quot;.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a pic in a blue frame as number one.   It lasted only a few hours as Mommy said it "stunk".   She didn't like the way my face looked.   My mouth and nose were blurry so it looked like they were missing.

Mommy deleted it and put up a green floral framed one which has a better pic too.

Also, check out my Goth pic.   I was in the crinkle tunnel.  This one was taken the same time before Yingy peeked in (see pic on my page).

Anyway, we survived two nasty thunderstorms without losing our electricity.   We had to turn off computer and shut all windows twice.   Once at 1:30 p.m. and again around 5:00 p.m.   I hope that's the last of it.   

Mommy stayed home all day today working between storms  loading up pics and framing them.   It's frustrating having to break for storms.

Anyway, that's it for me tonight.   Another weekend is almost gone and Mommy has to go back to work tomorrow.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE BIRDWATCHING BROTHERS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/486802</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:30:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/486802</guid>
		<description>Bail and I are birdwatcing brothers.   It's such fun to watch the birdies every morning with my big  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail and I are birdwatcing brothers.   It's such fun to watch the birdies every morning with my big brother.

Enjoy our new pic in which we, of course, are watching the birdies.

Got to run.   It's way past everybody's bedtime around here.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/485929</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:18:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/485929</guid>
		<description>Today was the most beautiful day we've had all month!

After Bail had finished his blog last night ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was the most beautiful day we've had all month!

After Bail had finished his blog last night, a nasty thunderstorm took place.   It lasted for several hours.

It surely paid off today with cooler temperatures and lower humidity.   It was well worth it.

All of us kitties have more energy.  We've been playing and running up and down the stairs again.  Before the storm, we moped around and sauntered like old men kitties.

Lastly, tonight will be an all upstairs windows open evening with no AC running!   We can sit in the open windows and listen to the cicadas and crickets chirping.  We also can watch the fireflies and moths!

This is the ultimate night time enjoyment!

Got to go now and get back to my purrsonal open window.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>QUESTION???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/484695</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:54:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/484695</guid>
		<description>What is a cat's favorite flavor of ice cream??

PURRNILLA!    He-he-he!

I know, I know, it's a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What is a cat's favorite flavor of ice cream??

PURRNILLA!    He-he-he!

I know, I know, it's a sick joke.   It just popped into my head and I had to enter it!

Also, I'm in a great mood 'cause Mommy just bought two bags of Feline Greenies; salmon and ocean fish!   YUMMY.

Well, I'm going to wrap it up for now . . .

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/483999</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:42:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/483999</guid>
		<description>Sampy got DDP today!   I'm so happy for him ! CONCATS, dude!

I'm sorry I haven't written in a cou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sampy got DDP today!   I'm so happy for him ! CONCATS, dude!

I'm sorry I haven't written in a couple of days.   I planned on it last night and then Mommy shut down early because she was tired.   She spent a lot of time on the River Cats montage for Bail's page.   It turned out purrty good except his and Omar's pics were barely visible.

Too bad they're not as dark as Yingy and my sister Kali. 

Anyway, Sampy and I were bad this Sunday as we woke Mommy up at 4:00 a.m.!  We kept licking and kneading her and she kept shooing us away.   She put the sheets over her head and we pawed and licked there too!   No stopping us!

Also, I send my belated CONCATS to HONDO and ROCKY ANN for their DDP and CALVIN for his 17th B'Day.

Got to run as I understand breakfast will be served soon . . . . YUMMY!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LAST ENTRY OF THE NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/483150</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:41:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/483150</guid>
		<description>OMC!   I'm last tonight!  I was the first one awake this morning and the last one to do diary.

I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!   I'm last tonight!  I was the first one awake this morning and the last one to do diary.

I wish ROCKY ANN'S MOMMY A VERY HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY!!  Have a PAWTY on me!

Lastly, Mommy says I've been asking for too many treats.  Everytime she goes downstairs, I beg her for more Feline Greenies.   She says I'm going to turn green all over if I keep it up.   My eyes are already green!

Mommy gets silly sometimes!

Anyway, we're going to wrap it up for the night pretty soon.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ABOUT TIME!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/482519</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:42:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/482519</guid>
		<description>It's about time that Mommy took down the fireworks background and replaced it with one of her lovely ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's about time that Mommy took down the fireworks background and replaced it with one of her lovely Colorado pics!

This one is another view from the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.  W-A-A-A-Y below on the left side of the pic is the Animas River.   It's surrounded by a great forest and a rocky gorge.

I would love to climb those rocks.   I know Mommy won't let me.   She puts us kitties on staycation when she goes to places like that.

Anyway, enjoy the pic!

Also, it was a little chilly last night so I laid on the foot of Mommy's bed the whole time.

Got to run.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY GREAT ESCAPE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/482390</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:12:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/482390</guid>
		<description>I made my escape today.  It went like this:   I followed Sampy down the back steps and when I reache ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I made my escape today.  It went like this:   I followed Sampy down the back steps and when I reached the trash can, Mommy picked me up and placed me on the back porch.   I was confronted by Cam who let out a loud screech when I approached her.   I didn't like the tone of her voice so I hissed at her.

Mommy then picked me up and brought me back inside.

What can I say.  It was nice out and I wanted to enjoy a stroll in the backyard.   Mommy's no fun as she never lets me go any farther than the trash can.   She's an overprotective Mommy.

Well, that's my adventure for today.  

Purrs and Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BAIL, SAMPY AND CAM GOT BEST IN SHOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/481961</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:17:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/481961</guid>
		<description>Bail, Sampy and Cam got blue Best in Show rosies recently.  Cam is on her second one.   

It's rea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail, Sampy and Cam got blue Best in Show rosies recently.  Cam is on her second one.   

It's really fun and it's growing!  I feel the love!

Also, Mommy finally remembered to get me some Feline Greenies.  Yummy, the salmon flavor too!   WOO-HOO!

Before she goes to bed, I'm going to bug her for some more.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS BAD AGAIN YESTERDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/481158</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:29:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/481158</guid>
		<description>When Mommy got home from her shopping adventure yesterday, she found out that I tore loose the two f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy got home from her shopping adventure yesterday, she found out that I tore loose the two feet of molding from the top of the pantry again.

"MOMMY FIX IT RIGHT AND USE BIGGER AND STRONGER NAILS ON THE STRIP OF MOLDING SO I CAN JUMP UP THERE AND NOT TEAR IT LOOSE!"

Yep, it's hanging by one little nail.   Now she has to go back up there and fix it.

She told me she's tired of my trying to jump on top of the pantry when I can always hop on top of the cabinet over top of the fridge.   It's much safer.

Well, what I say to that is, I like jumping.   The higher, the better!  That's why I was born with long hind legs.   

Anyway, I'm loving today as like Cam said.  It's a more comfortable day (so far).   Most of the windows are open for us to enjoy this.

Got to run,

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A PURRLEASANT SURPRISE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/480760</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:08:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/480760</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I got an anonymous blue rosette which said:  &quot;In my eyes you are BEST IN SHOW!  Find a few ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I got an anonymous blue rosette which said:  "In my eyes you are BEST IN SHOW!  Find a few kitties you think deserve this honor and forward the fun.  Don't forget to post in the Plus Fun Forum!"

At first I thought the ARG gave me the rosette because I'm a show cat, and my show pics are on my first page.   As I further read on and went to the forums, I discovered that many kitties got the lovely blue rosette.

I spread the Catster love, of course.

As to today, I woke Mommy up early with sandpaper kissies to her hands.   I wanted her to get up and feed me, of course.

That's it for now.   I hope everycat has a pawsome weekend!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NO MORE ANTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/480175</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:58:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/480175</guid>
		<description>Our kitchen used to have a lot of ants for some reason.   They were coming in through the back door  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our kitchen used to have a lot of ants for some reason.   They were coming in through the back door and window.  NOW THEY'RE GONE!!  NO MORE ANTS!!!   Mommy's so happy!   She believes the lawn mower guys sprayed the anthills that were in the backyard.  That's the only logical thing she can think of.

They mowed our lawn two weeks ago and that's when the ants disappeared.   We haven't seen them since.  I'm glad they're gone too as they started to hit our dry food.

Also, today was less humid than yesterday.   That storm last night did help eventually.   It got into the upper 80's with low humidity, which is nice.

I don't have too much to say.  I let Bail tell his silly diary first.

Got to run,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/479884</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:49:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/479884</guid>
		<description>I'm stopping by to let everycat know that I'm doing fine.   I had some treats tonight, so I'm all se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm stopping by to let everycat know that I'm doing fine.   I had some treats tonight, so I'm all set.

Later, my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, CAMMIE ROSE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/478977</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:15:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/478977</guid>
		<description>My concats go out to my big sister with the small blog!  Way to go on the DDP today!!

I know I ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My concats go out to my big sister with the small blog!  Way to go on the DDP today!!

I know I can blog big sometimes and Mommy tells me that I have a pawsome narrative style for a 2-year-old . . . 

I'm going to keep mine short and sweet today.   Maybe I'll get a treat . . .

Purrs & Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ADDENDUM TO SAMPY'S ENTRY AND FIREWORKS PART TWO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/478524</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jul 2008 08:31:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/478524</guid>
		<description>First of all, what Sampy and Mommy were so upset about an hour ago, has been resolved.   Mommy got h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, what Sampy and Mommy were so upset about an hour ago, has been resolved.   Mommy got hold of PayPal and they gave her a link so she can get a new password.   She never used PayPal on Caster before as she always paid by check.   She believes she used PayPal on EBay over a year ago and forgot the password (sounds familiar as to my blog about Voki).   She now wrote these two in her little spiral book that has the other website's passwords.

Anyway, we're up and rolling on Catster Plus!  YEAH!!

AGAN, PAWRENTS!!!

Also, as to more fireworks, Mommy drove out to Laurel, MD yesterday (about 12 miles from our home) to view their PAWSOME display.  She told us about this when she got home:

COLORS, COLORS, LOUD BOOMS, CRACKLES, POPS, AND SCREAMS!   Such an array of all this!  There were a lot of red, green, gold, and purple stars.  There were also a lot of gold ones that looked like chandeliers,  sea anemones, fountains,  tassels, and chyrsanthemums; and then there were the screaming red circles.   Mommy was pawstruck!

There was one very unsual low rising- type which could be described as "psychedelic" in nature.   She had never seen them use this type before.   It was gold in color and formed spiral circles all meshed together as a screen and made a noise like frying chicken, of course at full volume!

The grand finale was all done in gold and VERY explosive!  It looked almost like a mushroom cloud.

These pyrotechnicians knew their stuff!   I give them ten paws!

Mommy was glad to have seen her fireworks.   Being that her knee is still acting up, she didn't go down the hill and sit on the grass.   She parked next to Loew's Home and Garden Store and stood outside her car and leaned against it when her knee started to throb.

Laurel, MD always has their 4th of July celebration on a Saturday and it starts with a parade in the day time and fireworks at night.  This has been done this way for many years.  If she misses the University of Maryland display, she can always attend the Laurel one on the next day.  She doesn't remember  both being on the same day.  Next year it may be that way as 4th of July will,I believe, fall on a Saturday.

Anyway, that's about it from me.   I'm glad everything has been straightened out with our Catster Plus.   We love it and don't want to be without it.   It's like someone taking away our prized possessions.

Later.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/477986</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:29:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/477986</guid>
		<description>Voki is BACK!   It's working and I was ready to send a Voki to a good furriend and guess what?

Yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Voki is BACK!   It's working and I was ready to send a Voki to a good furriend and guess what?

You got it . . . Mommy forgot the &^%$# password!   Can you believe that?   What a wonderful memory she has!!

Anyway, she told me not to fret as she emailed Voki for a temporary password and this time she remembered to at least write down that one.

Pawrents, especially ones over 45, need to drink those drinks with gensing (or whatever that stuff is that makes your memory better).

There, I said my part and now I'm off to Voki some friends!

Also, have a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY, MY CATSTER FRIENDS!!

=^. .^= Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHILDREN OF THE DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/477541</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:39:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/477541</guid>
		<description>&quot;Children of the Day, such sweet music they make.&quot;

Okay, just thought I'd quote something like th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "Children of the Day, such sweet music they make."

Okay, just thought I'd quote something like that  of  "Count Dracula" from the book, "Dracula" except he referred to wolves as "Children of the Night".

I'm referring to the lovely birdsongs I heard this morning.

I was pawstruck at how many birdies were in the big oak tree in front of the hallway window.   They were all singing sooooooooo purrty.

I sat in my cat tree and enjoyed every minute of the lovely concert they purrformed just for me.

Well, that's my morning adventure . . .

I'll check back later if anything else happens.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/476950</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:36:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I just noticed that HQ has new gifties for us:

A saucer of Milk.   Sampy will flip out when he se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just noticed that HQ has new gifties for us:

A saucer of Milk.   Sampy will flip out when he sees this one!  He's the milk monster of the household!

Fireworks!   WOWZA!!  COLORS!!!

Baseball . . .  now that's my game.   I love rolling balls around!

Power of the Paw . . . all of us have paw power!

Nice, nice, nice!   HQ is coming up with some new stuff this year.   Only one thing, I like some of last years stuff too  . . . the shrimp and steaks.  I can't forget those!  YUMMY!

Mostly, I miss the various fruit drinks.   I'M STILL THIRSTY, GUYS!!

Bring on the drinks, purrlease!!  I'm sitting under my own private palm tree and getting more thirsty by the minute . . .

Anyway, I got to go.   I'm starting to ramble on again . . .

Purrs and Breeps, to all

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M IN THE MOOD TO BE COMBED . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475957</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:59:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475957</guid>
		<description>I'm shedding like crazy today so therefore, I'm in the mood to be combed.   I kept bugging Mommy all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm shedding like crazy today so therefore, I'm in the mood to be combed.   I kept bugging Mommy all morning to comb me.  As soon as she put the comb down on the end of the table near the computer, I was tapping on it as a reminder that I still needed more.

After she accumulated a fist full of comb-outs from me, I gave up bugging her.

Also, enjoy some more Colorado pics that Mommy decided to put on my page.   All the other pics she believes are close-ups of family members.

Most of the pics were taken while she was onboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad:   The Animas River, the street paralleling with cars on it, a bunch of wild horses grazing, a lovely deep blue lake, and several of the train blowing off steam.  One pic is of Mommy (blonde in beige sweatshirt), her Dad, sister, brother, and  nieces and nephew in the Silverton Jail.  No . . . they didn't commit any crimes to go there.   The jailhouse is a museum and you can go inside to have your pic taken!

That's about it from me today.   I think I'll take a nappy.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOW ABOUT?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475209</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:24:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475209</guid>
		<description>How about some ice cubes in our water dishes, Mommy?

How about HQ sending out those refreshing dr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ How about some ice cubes in our water dishes, Mommy?

How about HQ sending out those refreshing drinks like last year?   I don't see those this year.

I'M THIRSTY!!

Sadly purring and very thirsty,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ON VOKI AND HOT WEATHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475082</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:04:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/475082</guid>
		<description>First, of all I heard that the Voki Headquarters are looking into the problem of why our Voki's have ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all I heard that the Voki Headquarters are looking into the problem of why our Voki's haven't worked since early May.

I guess I can say pretty soon that our "Voki is no longer broki and that's no joki!"

I can't wait until they fix them!   I know I missed getting and giving those cool Voki messages!

As to today, it's been HOT and Mommy has the air conditioning on.  Sure, it cools it off a lot, and at the same time, I miss sitting in the open windows.   Can't do that with the AC running.

That's about it for now.  Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TRIPPLE WOWZA!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/474012</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:41:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/474012</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, WOWZA, WOWZA!

Three of our family's good buddies have gotten DDP today!

Let's hear it f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, WOWZA, WOWZA!

Three of our family's good buddies have gotten DDP today!

Let's hear it for:   CALVIN, BOOGERS & PATCHEZ for their excellent entries!   Enjoy the limelight guys and gal!

As to this morning, those two storms paid off.   It's cooler (so far) and the sky is a purrty solid blue.   The birdies are chirping after the ground is nice and soft for them to get at the worms.

Anyway, that's it for me.   

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CRACKLE, POP, BOOOOOOOM!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/473409</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:38:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/473409</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!   Fireworks are appearing on our pages!   Mommy's been working her butt off helping us kittie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!   Fireworks are appearing on our pages!   Mommy's been working her butt off helping us kitties decorate for the 4th of July!

She's almost done, too.   Still, she has to put in more Colorado slide shows.   She did the shopping and housecleaning so there's no more excuses not to get in those slide shows pronto!

Anyway, as to the morning portion of my day, Mommy has been combing me a lot.   I've been shedding like crazy.  I shed just as much as my fluffy brother Bail.

Earlier, I watched some grackles and bluejays steal the remaining Purina One from Cammie Rose's dish on the back porch.   She's nice to the birdies in her old age and always leaves them some of her food; and it benefits me at the same time as I get to see a free live birdie video.

Got to run and take a nappy on the rug in the computer room.

Later and purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THUNDERSTORM AT 3:00 A.M.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/473002</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:57:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/473002</guid>
		<description>All of us awoke to a loud rumbling in the sky around 3:00 a.m. today.   Mommy got out of bed and shu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All of us awoke to a loud rumbling in the sky around 3:00 a.m. today.   Mommy got out of bed and shut all the windows and went downstairs to sleep on the living room couch as there's a ceiling fan in the dining room which cools the whole downstairs.

All of us followed her downstairs as it was hot as &*#^ upstairs.  At 6:30 a.m., I woke everybody up singing to the birdies.   When I got done with that, I was hungry and I tried to help myself to the Feline Greenies and another type of treats that were left on the dining room table.   I managed to put a bite mark in the bag of treats, but couldn't open the thing all the way.   I got to master this as I get hungry hours before Mommy gets up.   I'm in the mood for treats at that time, not the dry food already in our dishes.

Anyway, I think I'll try this again tomorrow morning. 

Got to run and finish watching the birdies.   They simply drive me bonkers!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/472515</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:42:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/472515</guid>
		<description>I was tagged by KC SUNSHNE *PAWS* to play the &quot;Five Fabulous Things About Me&quot; game.  The Rules:   I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was tagged by KC SUNSHNE *PAWS* to play the "Five Fabulous Things About Me" game.  The Rules:   I write five great things about myself in my diary.   Then I tag five friends and ask them to do the same.

My 5 Fabulous Things:

1.   I have the loudest purr in my furmily;
2.   I have the squeakiest meow;
3.   I jump on top of kitchen cabinets and pantry;
4.   I only like gravy on gravy type Fancy Feast food;
5.   I sleep with Mommy most of the time.

I am tagging:

1.  Gleek;
2.  Rizza;
3.  Margo;
4.  Zorilla;
5. Arwen]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE REDBUD TREE MUST BE IN LOVE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/471598</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:58:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/471598</guid>
		<description>I told Mommy that the redbud tree must be in love.   There are two small redbud shoots in the front  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I told Mommy that the redbud tree must be in love.   There are two small redbud shoots in the front yard amongst the azaleas.

Also, the redbud trees leaves are all heartshaped!

Mommy looked at me like I was crazy.  She said she's going to ask her friend Mary if she wants the shoots as she just lost her redbud tree due to a nasty thunderstorm a month ago.

Anyway, we had another storm yesterday afternoon and it poured like crazy around midnight.   Today, the ground is very wet.  It is sunny now and the temperature and humidity have dropped.

Got to run.  Have a pawsome Tuesday, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY DADDIES DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/471094</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:27:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/471094</guid>
		<description>First of all, Happy Daddies Day, my Catster friends!   Give your Daddies extra purrs and kissies tod ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Happy Daddies Day, my Catster friends!   Give your Daddies extra purrs and kissies today for they are Kings of the World!

Also, whenever Mommy gives my Feline Greenies, I make the funniest noise when I first start eating them:

"oooffff, ooofff, ooofff"   Mommy can't figure out what it means.

It means "delicious" to me in my native tongue!

Some kitties say:  "numm, numm, numm".   

Oh well.   All in all, both mean "delicious".

Got to run for now.  I want to watch the birdies from the dining room window.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS PAWSTRUCK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/470593</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:22:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/470593</guid>
		<description>Last night Mommy decided to sleep on the living room couch as it was much cooler downstairs from the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night Mommy decided to sleep on the living room couch as it was much cooler downstairs from the ceiling and oscillating fans.  

Anyway, she put a small crystal device on the coffee table.  It was of two kitties looking into a fish bowl.  Below it was a platform with a switch on it.   When it was turned on, a rainbow array of colors swirled on the ceiling.   

I was pawstruck and sat on the arm of the new couch and on the coffee table.  I couldn't stop looking at the ceiling.   I BREEPED at it constantly and I wanted so much to leap up there and chase the colors.

This is better than the laser pointer in some aspects.   The colors are large circles and not one dot.  Only draw back is I can't chase them.

Also, today is BOOGER'S and EVE's wedding day.   We're all going to be there to celebrate this pawsome event with them this afternoon!  I can't wait!  I got to put on my tie.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MBIT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/469847</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:00:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/469847</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO!!! All of us kitties have MBIT!! Does anycat know what MBIT is?  Sounds like some kind of di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO!!! All of us kitties have MBIT!! Does anycat know what MBIT is?  Sounds like some kind of disease.  It's not that at all.

It stands for MOMMY'S BACK IN TOWN!!  Oh, the pleasure of seeing her again.  I MISSED HER SOOOO MUCH!!  MY SIBS MISSED HER SO MUCH!

When she entered the house early on Thursday morning, Sampy and I were waiting in the living room.  Of course only Sampy greeted her with warm, musical BREEPS, headbutts and sandpaper kissies!  Bail stood at the top of the stairs and when Mommy approached him, he kissed her hand.  Cammie Rose was sitting on her windowsill perch and when Mommy approached, she meowed and purred.

I was different.   When she first entered the house, she wore a green floppy hat with "Colorado" written on it.   For a full half hour, I thought she was a stranger and I wouldn't come near her.  When she approached me, I ran away from her just like Yingyhad a habit of doing.

When she was ready to go to bed, I realized this lady in the Colorado hat was Mommy.  I jumped upon her pillow and let her pet me before she fell to sleep.

Anyway, she had a PAWSOME time in Colorado!  I never knew Mommy had an adventureous side to her:  White water rafting and riding the Durango-Silverton Small Gauge Railroad!  She and her family PAWTIED most of the time while she was there.  

All in all, I know Mommy needed a vacation and at the same time we DIDN'T need a staycation.

Anyway, Mommy doesn't have to go to work until Friday the 13th so she'll be able to relax and be with us kitties for all of Thursday.

Got to run.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl

P.S.    I did one naughty thing while Mommy was gone.  I jumped up to the top of the pantry (my Colorado Rockies) and tore out a two foot section of moulding.   Now Mommy has to get on the ladder and put the strip of wood back in place.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M THE COMPOSED ONE TODAY (SO FAR)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/467785</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:25:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/467785</guid>
		<description>I know something's up and I'm not hiding like Cammie and Bail.   Sampy isn't either.

I plan on hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know something's up and I'm not hiding like Cammie and Bail.   Sampy isn't either.

I plan on hiding when our nannie come over though.  I'm scared of nannies and visitors.

Anyway,  BON VOYAGE, MOMMY!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl,

P.S.   I guess Sampy and I will have to groom each other as Mommy won't be around for us to groom her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SCAREDY CAT HIDES AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/467460</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:06:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/467460</guid>
		<description>The minute I heard the company coming up the front sidewalk last night, I GROWLED and ran as fast as ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The minute I heard the company coming up the front sidewalk last night, I GROWLED and ran as fast as I could upstairs.   I flew under the nearest bed to seek sancturary until the visitors left.

Yes, I'm terrified of other people in the house and I've been this way all along.  I'm not afraid of Mommy and I handle cat shows okay.

But to have other people in the house besides Mommy, scares the britches off of me!

When everybody left about an hour later, I came back out from under the bed.

As to today, it's going to be a toasty one.  I hear it's supposed to get in the upper 80's.

Anyway, I got to go now.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/466578</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:28:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/466578</guid>
		<description>I'm Diary Pick today!   Thank you Catster for this lovely honor!

I also thank KITTANNA for her th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Diary Pick today!   Thank you Catster for this lovely honor!

I also thank KITTANNA for her thoughtful pmail concats.

I also thank the following kitties for their gifts, concats & kind words:

1.  Gimme & Family for the bluebird;
2.  Mercy & Family for the cute ladybug;
3.  Patchez & Family for the flag.

I'll update my thank you list as more goodies come in.

Mommy gave me a kiss and concatted me and my bros gave me their usual "high fives".

Today is another purrfect summery-type day even though summer isn't here until June 20th.

I'm going to enjoy sitting in the open upstairs windows and of course, enjoy my day of fame!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUMPER STICKER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/466456</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:33:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/466456</guid>
		<description>Mommy saw a  bumper sticker on the car in front of her on the way home from work today.   It said:
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy saw a  bumper sticker on the car in front of her on the way home from work today.   It said:

"I'm not spoiled, I just deserve all MY STUFF!"

She said it applies us kitties.

Now who's fault is it for spoiling us?   You got it!   M-O-M-M-Y!!

Also, I've been doing my usual like waking Mommy up between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m.,  then I go back to sleep after I give her a bunch of sandpaper kisses to her nose, chin and hands.

Other than that, I've been sitting in windows watching birdies.

Got to run now.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY REARRANGED OUR FURNITURE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/465991</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:08:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/465991</guid>
		<description>I'm talking about our large cat tree in the corner of the dining room.  We had shredded  up the two  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm talking about our large cat tree in the corner of the dining room.  We had shredded  up the two side posts pretty badly so Mommy decided to turn it around so the better side would face forward.

Now we can work on the good side and when that gets shredded up, she can toss it and get us a new one.

As to the rest of my day, there were plenty of birds on the back porch to keep me entertained.   I never get tired of that!

I also thank Mommy for the summer picture she added today to my page.   Now all I need is summer mewsic!

That's about it from me today.   I hope all my friends are having a pawsome weekend.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THEY'RE HERE!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/465777</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 May 2008 19:31:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/465777</guid>
		<description>I'm talking lightning bugs or fireflies.  They're here!   

Mommy went for her evening walk around ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm talking lightning bugs or fireflies.  They're here!   

Mommy went for her evening walk around the block and saw about four or five lightning bugs.   Summer is on its way when you see them!   

As to the rest of the day, of course, you heard about the thunderstorm we had today.   It was pretty bad and it didn't cool it off one bit.   In fact, it got more humid and made Mommy's new hair do frizz-out like little Orphan Annie!  

Nothing stops the frizzies on Mommy when it gets humid like this.

Oh, the Washington Metropolitan Area is known for its hot, humid summers!   I feel sorry for Bail with all that fur on him.  I bet he sweats a lot!  He probably gets the frizzy blues, too!

Anyway, I guess I'll be on my way.   It's getting late.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BLUEJAYS AND BLACKBIRDS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/464933</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 May 2008 10:01:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/464933</guid>
		<description>Bluejays and blackbirds sitting in a tree,
chirp, chirp, chirping at me.

That's how it went this ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bluejays and blackbirds sitting in a tree,
chirp, chirp, chirping at me.

That's how it went this morning and I loved every minute of it!

Got to run,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/464738</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 May 2008 18:10:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been enjoying the kitty window perch that's in the room Yingy used to be in.   Now that he's no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been enjoying the kitty window perch that's in the room Yingy used to be in.   Now that he's not here anymore, I hog said perch.   

I let Bail use it early in the morning as that's the time I'm in bed with Mommy trying to wake her up.

We had a very lovely day that reached about 70 degrees.   I think it was purrfect sitting in the windows type of day.

And that's about it from me today.   

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, EVERYCAT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/463919</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 May 2008 15:38:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!  I'm rather late at saying this too.   It's all Mommy's fault for exercising and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!  I'm rather late at saying this too.   It's all Mommy's fault for exercising and doing yard work today.

I really don't appreciate her trimming the redbud tree because when the branches were longer, the birdies could get closer to the windows.   Now, they're a bit farther away.   NOT GOOD, NOT GOOD AT ALL!  THANKS LOADS, MOMMY!

I guess I'll have to deal with it.  That tree grows very fast.

As to the rest of my day, I did a lot of sunbathing on the dining room floor.     Mommy found me laying on said floor in a patch of sunlight.  I was flat on my back with my back legs spread apart.  Of course, she didn't have her camera at hand.

Anyway, it's almost time for our dinner.   I also understand there will be a salmon pawty.   That's a nice way to end a lovely Memorial Day weekend.

Got to run,

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY &amp; HAPPY B'DAY HONDO!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/463486</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 May 2008 11:38:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is a very special day!   Sampy got DDP (Diary Hog, eh?)

Also, our good buddy, HONDO, will b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is a very special day!   Sampy got DDP (Diary Hog, eh?)

Also, our good buddy, HONDO, will be celebrating his BIG 5TH B'DAY today!   Happy Birthday, dude!!

We're going to stop by his pawty some time today.   We were there early this morning for a bit.

Anyway, Mommy's going through this thing about Yingy . . . she misses him and then she's glad he has a better home (no other cats to compete with).

In a few days, he should feel right at home and sleeping on his new Mommy's bed.   I have great confidence in him!

Got to run and let Mommy do her ritual with putting away winter clothes and taking out the summer ones.    She's not going anywhere so this is the best time to accomplish this before she goes to Colorado on vacation in a couple weeks.

Purrs and breeps, everycat and I hope you're enjoying this lovely Memorial Day weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A NICE DAY FOR BIRDWATCHING AND SUNBATHING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/462102</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 May 2008 03:32:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/462102</guid>
		<description>Mommy opened a couple upstairs windows for us.   I saw that the skies are a beautiful blue with no c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy opened a couple upstairs windows for us.   I saw that the skies are a beautiful blue with no clouds in sight.  The birdies are chirping, and I love the music they make.   I saw a robin on the neighbor's wooden fence a few minutes ago.  I must go back to my window and enjoy watching more birdies as they wake up.

I hope everycat has a pawsome Wednesday.   We're halfway there to FURDAY!

WOO-HOO!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!  HELLLLLLLLLLLLP!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/461779</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 May 2008 04:42:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/461779</guid>
		<description>Run for cover, Mommy's singing!

Hellllllllllllp!

Mommy can't sing anymore since she's gotten o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Run for cover, Mommy's singing!

Hellllllllllllp!

Mommy can't sing anymore since she's gotten older.   She used to have a purrty voice. 

My advice to Mommy is to "PACK IT UP" and stop singing right now.   Leave the singing up to Yingy! 

Got to go now and let Mommy make her breakfast.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANKS AND NO THANKS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/461073</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 May 2008 08:10:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/461073</guid>
		<description>I thank Mommy for the PAWSOME Memorial Day background and no. 1 pic.

I don't thank her for gettin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thank Mommy for the PAWSOME Memorial Day background and no. 1 pic.

I don't thank her for getting a new vacuum clearner.  OMC, is that thing ever LOUD!!

Now I knead earplugs!

I hope everycat is having a pawsome sunday.   It's cloudy here today.   Looks like rain and it hasn't yet.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BROKEN APOTHECARY JAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/460736</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 May 2008 07:17:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Somecat in the house busted up the whole top half of the blue apothecary jar Mommy had in the living ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Somecat in the house busted up the whole top half of the blue apothecary jar Mommy had in the living room next to the large vase full of silk flowers on the bricks in front of the fireplace  (not a good place for anything glass, Mommy).

She found the jar this morning laying on its side with its seashell contents spilled upon the bricks.  Mixed with the shells were large and small shards of glass.

She swept up the shells and larger pieces of glass.  She threw out the shards, kept the shells, and put them back into the lower half of the jar but put that onto the carpeted area alongside the fireplace.

She then had her own "Hints from Heloise" type of idea, except it's called "Hints from Barbara".    She got a couple pieces of large scotch tape and placed them face down on the fine shards of glass and picked up every piece the broom missed.  She didn't want us kitties walking onto the fine pieces of glass and getting our toes cut.

Purrty smart Mommy!    She also has another type of those hints  for those who can't get the wrapping off of  CD's and DVD's.   Use a dressmaker's seamripper.   It works all the time.  

She remembers that show "Everybody Loves Raymond" and how he had a difficult time getting the  foul plastic wrapping off a CD.   She wishes she could have given him a seamripper!

Anyway, Yingy and I almost got into another fight.   I started it.   He walked by me and I swatted him in the butt.  He walked away.   Later on, Mommy had to separate us as we were doing a face-to-face howling match in the computer room.   She wanted to break that one up right away.   Clapping her hands worked.   I ran out of the room and she was able to get Yingy back into his room.  

He really didn't want to go back as he's currently yowling to be let back out.

Sooo, that's about it from me today.   I hope everycat has a pawsome weekend.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOW ABOUT SOME STARS AND STRIPES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/460321</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 May 2008 19:09:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, Mother's Day was last week and Memorial Day is just around the corner.

How about some stars ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, Mother's Day was last week and Memorial Day is just around the corner.

How about some stars and stripes on our pages!!  I also want to wear a cool red, white and blue bowtie like our friend CALVIN!

I nagged and nagged Mommy tonight about this and she finally told me that she would start on it tomorrow.

Also, today was another nice warm one.  We had the upstairs  windows open.  The bluejays and blackbirds were chirping like crazy and flying in and out of the big oak tree.   I sat in my cat tree and watched it all.   I love birdwatching.

Well, that's about it from me tonight.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, LOOK AT ALL THE ANTS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/459805</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 May 2008 10:21:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Whenever it rains during warm weather, tons of little black ants come into the house.    I guess all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whenever it rains during warm weather, tons of little black ants come into the house.    I guess all their anthills get flooded and they have to seek shelter elsewhere.

Yep.   They all come into the kitchen!   Mommy hates it when this happens.  She absolutely HATES ants.   She thinks they are the most appalling of all insects along with flies and cockroaches.
  
Today is the second sunny day and there weren't any ants at all!  Now Mommy is happy again.

In fact, I don't mind them.  Ants are fun to chase sometimes.

Lastly, today, is a windows open day and all of us are going to take advantage of that.

That's it for now.   I hope everycat is enjoying their week so far.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY AND THE VOKI IS BROKI (pronounced to rhyme with Voki)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458870</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 May 2008 17:20:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458870</guid>
		<description>I'm so proud of Sampy for getting DDP today!   Way to go Sampy!!!

Also, I understand from Sampy t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so proud of Sampy for getting DDP today!   Way to go Sampy!!!

Also, I understand from Sampy that a bunch of kitties were trying to Voki him today and last week when he got DDP.   Voki is having some technical problems, it looks like.

Yep.   The Voki is broki and that's no joki!

I hope they fix Voki soon.   Vokis are so cute and a lot of fun to send and receive.

As to today, the rain came around 4:00 p.m. so Mommy had decent weather to visit her Mom's gravesite.    She didn't get rained on until she got out of the Westfield Mall which is in Wheaton, MD.

Anyway, it's time for me to scram.   I want to take a nappy and Mommy wants to watch a movie.

Purrs and Breeps and Happy Mother's Day to all Mommies out there.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CAT SHOW PICS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458259</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 May 2008 08:07:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458259</guid>
		<description>Mommy has a bunch of cat show pics from two weeks ago which will be added to Bail's and my pages som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy has a bunch of cat show pics from two weeks ago which will be added to Bail's and my pages some time this weekend.  

They have been sitting in the camera for two weeks.  OMC!   Mommy is surely a slow poke at loading these up!

Also, today's weather is dark and dreary.   No rain right now, just lots of clouds.  I'm hoping for the sun.   Maybe I should do a sundance!

More clouds had moved in after there was a partial clearing around 7:00 p.m. yesterday.  It rained again last night while everybody was asleep.

Lastly, the redbud tree has lost all its pink flowers and the leaves and green seed pods are in full bloom.  The leaves are covered with raindrops which look like many diamonds.   The birds are chirping, and I believe they know more rain will be on the way.

Got to run.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY EVERYCAT, I'M TIGER WOODS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458143</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 May 2008 19:40:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/458143</guid>
		<description>I took the celebrity quiz today and I'm Tiger Woods.   I really don't see any comparasion except bot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I took the celebrity quiz today and I'm Tiger Woods.   I really don't see any comparasion except both of us are into sports!

He plays golf and I play milk jug ring hockey!

As to the rest of the day, it rained all night and we lost electricity.  The electricity came back on 6:30 a.m. and hasn't gone back off.   

When Mommy came home from work and grocery shopping, the sun came out.   Hopefully, tommorrow will be a nicer day.

Anyway, I'm going to keep it short and say my goodnights to everycat.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YIKES!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/457552</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 May 2008 04:27:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I understand that Voki is having a lot of problems lately.

Now they want to send me, Yingy and Ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I understand that Voki is having a lot of problems lately.

Now they want to send me, Yingy and Camille Rose to college.   I think they knead more students to help fix the fleas they have!

Check out our Vokis (or is it Vokii?).   That Ultimate College Idol is back!   It's the same thing that Mommy took out of Bail's by opening him a new account.   His and Sampy's Vokis are clear of this silly advertising.

I wonder how many other kitties are getting this college advertising on their Vokis.   I thought part of their contract was "no advertising".   Hey, I guess they're allowed to do it.

Anyway, today is a dark, drizzly one.   I don't think we'll have a good windows open day at all.

Got to run.

Purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/457196</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 May 2008 03:48:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/457196</guid>
		<description>Way to go, Sampy on the DDP!  

As to last night, Sampy, Bail and I were again on Mommy's bed (Bai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Way to go, Sampy on the DDP!  

As to last night, Sampy, Bail and I were again on Mommy's bed (Bail's Three Cat Pile Up).    Mommy had some upstairs windows open partially, and it was a little chilly.  We made believe we were camping out.   It was really fun!

Mommy likes the fresh, cool night air during springtime.

Anyway, Sampy, have a pawsome day in the limelight!

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FOR MEOWTING OUT LOUD!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/456784</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 May 2008 03:34:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>That's what the Home Page says to us early this morning and I truly think it applies!

Our kitty w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That's what the Home Page says to us early this morning and I truly think it applies!

Our kitty windowsill perch broke!   I'm so BUMMED!  

Mommy found me sitting in said perch and noticed that it was sagging extra on the right side (not that I'm a 35 lb kitty which it says it can hold up to).   One of its frame pieces had snapped in half and was held together with the stretch fleece hammock portion.   

Mommy took it down to see if she could glue the snapped piece and if that doesn't work, she'll get us a new one.

Now we have to sit on the corner of the table that the CD player is on or in the windowsill itself.

Oh how these modern convenieces spoil us and when they break, we truly miss them!

Again, MASSIVE BUMMER!  I'll try to purr away these sad feelings I have.

Breeps to all my Catster furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MERLIN ON THE SUBJECT OF TIKI CAT . .  .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/456234</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 May 2008 14:45:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/456234</guid>
		<description>There is a new holistic/health food store in College Park, MD  (hey it's our town!) called &quot;The Migh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There is a new holistic/health food store in College Park, MD  (hey it's our town!) called "The Mighty Health Pet".   They opened about a week ago, and guess what?

They stock Tiki Cat.   Mommy brought home two cans of tuna and one of sardines.   The main reason for her getting the Tiki Cat is Bailey Gray Cloud and his refusal to eat anything other than Meow Mix and table scraps (human chicken, salmon and turkey).   She was under the impression that Tiki Cat will please the most finicky of cats.

Anyway, guess who liked the Tiki Cat?   SAMPY, of course.   The guy who'll eat you out of house and home.   The "Mikey" of the house!

I ate some of the sardines and refused the tuna.  Bailey said "yucky" to both!  Mommy put a couple of sardines into Bail's mouth to get him to eat.   He swallowed it and then he spent a good 20 minutes grooming himself!

Mommy hasn't tried it on Cammie Rose and Yingy yet, and chances are, both of them will like it too.

She also believes Bail is on some kind of hunger strike because he's jealous of Yingy.     She believes he has lost some weight in the past week.  She can feel his spine and it wasn't like that before.  She's very worried about Bail.

Well, I must go back to my cat tree and take another nappy.

I hope everycat had a nice weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY'S GOT ESP!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/455780</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 May 2008 08:22:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/455780</guid>
		<description>It's true!   Mommy's got ESP and so do a lot of other Mommies and Daddies in this Country!

It's b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's true!   Mommy's got ESP and so do a lot of other Mommies and Daddies in this Country!

It's because of IRS handing out the Economic Stimulus Payment as provided by the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.    Mommy just got hers yesterday and she's really happy about it!

So are we kitties!  That means toys, toys, toys and treats, treats and treats!

Also, I want to mention that the green stalks of bamboo are BACK.  Every May, June and July, Mommy has to deal with these horrid things.   An attorney she used to work for now lives in Pennsylvania.  He owns a farm.    He told her (jokingly, of course) that he would lend her a couple of his goats.   THEY LOVE BAMBOO!

Anyway, I got to run and watch the bluejays and starlings.   They are taking over the back porch again.   It's so much fun watching them.  Too bad they don't eat bamboo - - - they nest and hide in it instead.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY, CAMMIE ROSE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/455207</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 May 2008 14:30:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/455207</guid>
		<description>My oldest sister and only sister is 16 today.   OMC!   That is 14 years older than I!!

I wish her ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My oldest sister and only sister is 16 today.   OMC!   That is 14 years older than I!!

I wish her the bestest birthday ever and more to come!

Purrrrrs to 'ya, Cam!

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT NOTE FROM THE MERL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/454545</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:24:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Just thought I'd close for tonight.   Sampy and Bail went late last night so nobody will hear from t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just thought I'd close for tonight.   Sampy and Bail went late last night so nobody will hear from them tonight.

Mommy's beyond tired after this NORTON hassle.    She got to sleep around midnight and up at 5:00 a.m.   She looks like she's been riding the red eye express.

I told her "no more wrestling with NORTON tonight and to call the tech for his professional assistance tomorrow.

Anyway, it's been a chilly day and a couple of windows were cracked enough for some air to come in, but not enough for us kitties to sit in.   That was no fun at all.

Well, I must go now.   I'm tired too.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I DIDN'T WIN AT THE CAT SHOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/453486</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:37:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>As some of you may  have heard, I didn't win any prizes at the cat show.   One judge personally comp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As some of you may  have heard, I didn't win any prizes at the cat show.   One judge personally complimented Mommy that I was, "A BEAUTIFUL BLACK CAT" and there was only the top ten to select.   If there was a top 15, I would have made it in her ring.

Anyway, I'm not a "sore loser".  I'm not getting "bent out of shape" because I didn't win.   I'm still a BEAUTIFUL BLACK CAT no matter what!

I concatted Bail and I'm very sure next year or next cat show I will win something.

Today, is going to be a day of rest for all of us.   It's raining and yucky!

Mommy was up a lot last night with a toothache that came on after the chicken pawty.   She has to call the dentist tomorrow to see what they can do about the thing.  Her bottom lip is  swollen.   She looks strange.   I'm going to purr for her right now.

Purrs and breeps, my Catster furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CAT SHOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/453050</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:35:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm excited about the show!   I'm scared too!   Neither of us has been shown since last year.  

A ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm excited about the show!   I'm scared too!   Neither of us has been shown since last year.  

Anyway, wish Bail and I luck.  If anycat's pawrents are interested and live close to Gaithersburg, MD stop on by to watch us strut our stuff!

Well, I'm going to keep it short.   

Purrs and Breeps and have a fantastic Friday!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC ON SEVERAL SUBJECTS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/452479</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:50:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, CONCATS Bail on your DDP today!  You're right up there with our buddy BOOGERS!

Seco ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, CONCATS Bail on your DDP today!  You're right up there with our buddy BOOGERS!

Secondly, I received a bath with a kitty wipe which I wasn't too fond of.  Anyway, it beats getting the sink or tub treatment!

Third, I got the dreaded nail trim this morning and I gave Mommy some vigorous bunny-knicks and I made sure I did my high-pitched growls.

Lastly, I received the stuff on the back of my neck to keep away fleas.

Oh boy, all this because of the cat show on Saturday.   Mommy wants me to look my best (and also it's the rules of the show to have all kitties clean, flea free, and trimmed nails).

Got to go now and let Mommy get ready for work.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY EVERYCAT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/452364</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:52:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Just thought I'd drop a quick little note.   CONCATS TO SAMPY!!

WOO-HOO!  DDP! YEAH, YEAH!

As  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just thought I'd drop a quick little note.   CONCATS TO SAMPY!!

WOO-HOO!  DDP! YEAH, YEAH!

As to the rest of the day, it was quite until Yingy came downstairs at dinner time.   He and I got close and there were no fights.   I did give him a bop to the britches and he walked away.

I guess that's progress.

Got to run and let Sampy send out purrsonal thank you's.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FLIES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/452015</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:29:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy said I'm not doing my job at getting rid of the flies.  When she came home, there were about f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy said I'm not doing my job at getting rid of the flies.  When she came home, there were about five of them buzzing around. 

Just to show her, I got one and ate it.   Hehehehe!    I tried to get another and that one got away.

This morning it looked like it was going to rain again so Mommy didn't open the upstairs windows much (just a little crack).

It was sunny and warm when she got home from work.   She opened some windows and we kitties took advantage of sitting in them.

Not much going on right now.   We're going to hit the hay early tonight too.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I FOUND THE PURRFECT SPOT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/451439</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:42:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I found the purrfect spot to hide from Yingy when he comes down for dinner or whenever.

THE TOP O ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I found the purrfect spot to hide from Yingy when he comes down for dinner or whenever.

THE TOP OF THE KITCHEN CABINET THAT IS ABOVE THE FRIDGE.  Hehehehe!   He hasn't discovered it yet, and if he did, I don't think he can jump that high as his legs are shorter and not as big as mine.

Sure, he can leap into windowsills and the biggest cat tree and that's the highest I've seen him jump.

I didn't feel like getting into another fight with him yesterday, so the top of the kitchen cabinet is a safe sancturary for me.

Got to go now.   Have a nice day, my Catster furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COOOO-COOOO, MOURNING DOVE FOR LUNCH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/451170</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Before I get into my story about the mourning dove, I give my CONCATS to Bail for his DDP today.   W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before I get into my story about the mourning dove, I give my CONCATS to Bail for his DDP today.   WAY TO GO, BAIL!

Now here we go.   The nasty thunderstorm has gone and two windows are open up partially upstairs; the computer room and hallway.

As I was sitting in the computer room window perch chillaxin, a mourning dove flew into the redbud tree and cooed a few times.    I was ready to tear my way through the window screen to get at him.   I wanted him for lunch.  Soon he flew away.   %%++$#@!)+ (Bail's fav word)!

Also, it just started raining again.   Mommy closed the window again.   There goes my fun time!   If it thunders again, we're going to have to turn off the computer a second time.

Well, it's time for me to scoot.   Later my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY WENT TO A FLEA MARKET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/450972</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:39:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, that's one of the places she went.   Her purpose of going to &quot;Flea Market World&quot; in Jessup, MD ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, that's one of the places she went.   Her purpose of going to "Flea Market World" in Jessup, MD was to get a carpet sample for our cat benching cage for the show next Saturday.   She found a nice dark blue one (not navy blue, but cobalt blue).   It turned out to be a purrfect match with the curtains.

She was very pleased with her choice.  

As to my day, it went well until Yingy and I got into it this evening.   I don't feel like talking about it anymore except Mommy told us to break it up.   She put Yingy back into his room and I stayed on the top shelf of the cat tree downstairs.

Anyway, tomorrow it's back to the rain and cold weather.   BORING!!!.   

That's why Mommy did a lot of stuff today:   post office, bank, flea market, Petsmart, Rita's, and the  bookstore.   

Tomorrow will be a purrfect day to stay in bed.

Later and purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OPEN WINDOWS AND FIES!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/450228</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:48:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>You can tell it's springtime now.   It's warm, the flies come in when Mommy opens the door, and the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You can tell it's springtime now.   It's warm, the flies come in when Mommy opens the door, and the windows are open so all of us can get some breezes and listen to the birdies.

Springtime is my favorite time of the year!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DOOR WINDOW SHADE PULLED UP AND CACTUS PLANT IN KITCHEN SINK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/449223</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:39:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mommy came home from work yesterday, she found out that somecat was naughty.

I'll cop to the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy came home from work yesterday, she found out that somecat was naughty.

I'll cop to the window shade pulled up all the way as I sometimes like to jump at the tassle hanging on the bottom.  When I grab it, the shade rolls up.

As to the cactus plant in the kitchen sink, Mr. Gray Cloud did that.  He has a habit of banging on the kitchen window when there's another kitty outside looking in.  In doing so, he knocks down the cactus plant into the kitchen sink.

That's what he did yesterday.  

Mommy found the cactus plant laying in the dish pan amongst a few dishes that she didn't put in the washer yet.   There was plant soil everywhere!  She also had to pick up the cactus with a cooking mit.

We guys can surely get into things at times.

Well, I got to go now.  Have a nice day, my furriends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SALMON PAWTY, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/449106</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:01:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was a pretty good day for me even though it was colder.   The main thing is, it was sunny all  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was a pretty good day for me even though it was colder.   The main thing is, it was sunny all day long.  The sun poured in the windows where the cat tree and cat hammock window perch are located, and I made sure that I got to soak up as much of it as possible.

This evening, we had a salmon pawty and Yingy attended.   He loves salmon just like the rest of us.   

After we ate, I made sure I kept my eye on him.   He came closer to me and howled.  I stared at him and didn't hiss or growl.   Mommy clapped her hands because she thought an altercation was about to take place and she wanted to break it up before it advanced any farther.

Yingy stopped howling and moved to the other side of the dining room behind the table.   He then played the toys atop the cat castle.   Eventually, Mommy carried him back upstairs with the gray fuzzy mousie that he likes the most.

As to now, we're going to hit the sack in a few minutes.   It's been another long busy day for Mommy.

Purrs and Breeps, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NO SIREE, NO PHOTO SHOOT OF ME . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/448641</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:08:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I wasn't in the mood to have my pic taken today.   When Mommy tried aiming that thing called a camer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wasn't in the mood to have my pic taken today.   When Mommy tried aiming that thing called a camera at me, I was sitting in the hallway cat tree.   I hung my head down really low, and when she looked at the image in the camera, it was delete material!  I did this several times and she gave up.

I looked like a big black blob.   You couldn't tell that I was a cat!   This is my way of telling Mommy not to take my pic.

As to a bit after that, Mommy carried me to the back door window.  She told me to, "look at who's on the porch!   It's Torbie Sue."  I looked and I didn't see her until she was ready to leave the porch.   She was big and fluffy like Bail except she was multi-colored like Cammie Rose without the white.

Mommy carried me to the kitchen window near the berry bush and Torbie Sue was walking in our driveway.   She hopped to the top of the neighbor's fence and sat there with her magnificent plume tail draped over the side, and then she jumped down into his yard.   And she took off!  Boy can that gal run!   Fast and low to the ground.   That's why mommy calls her "Runaround Torbie Sue".

She's a stray or feral and has been here many times.  Once Sampy was on the porch when she cruised our yard and he chased her.   He couldn't catch her and gave up.

Anyway, the rest of the day after that was lay around and chill and that's what this evening will be.

Got to go now.  Purrs and Breeps, my furriends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE WATCHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/448350</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:30:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/448350</guid>
		<description>Bail said in his diary that he didn't know what Yingy and my relationship was.  I am the watcher;  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail said in his diary that he didn't know what Yingy and my relationship was.  I am the watcher;  I sit and stare at him, I follow him , and I observe every move Yingy makes when he's downstairs.   I don't hiss at him anymore and I don't really growl at him either.   

I watch him play and I'm amazed at his inventive syle of doing so.  Twice I saw him jumping on the kitty castle and tossing mousies in the air.  

Tonight, he chose a ball and a big gray mousie to toss.  I'm wondering if he's doing this to show off to me or he's just having fun in his own special way.

Yingy keeps his distance from me purrhaps because I'm the biggest kitty in the house. 

So that's where I'm at with Yingy.   I'm not going to fight him.  I don't like to fight.   I'm a watcher.  It's safer this way.  

Lastly, it's been a very warm day and it's still warm.  Hopefully the weatherman was wrong about sleet tomorrow.

Well, I got to go now.   I think we're going to watch some TV tonight.   

Saturday night is a slow night for Catster because mostly everyone isn't home.   They're out pawtying!

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GREAT NIGHT FOR A NAP IN THE CAT HAMMOCK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/447154</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:47:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/447154</guid>
		<description>Well, I don't know where to start tonight.   I dictated about a paragraph and said that stunk, and t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I don't know where to start tonight.   I dictated about a paragraph and said that stunk, and told Mommy to delete it.   

Must be writer's block again.   Anyway, tonight is a better night to take a nice long nappy in my cat window hammock instead of doing my diary entry.

Maybe I'll come up with something better to say tomorrow.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA . . .  HOW ABOUT MY STRATEGY NOW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/446415</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Apr 2008 03:48:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/446415</guid>
		<description>I got DDP today for Sunday's entry!  If I wrote something on Monday, purrhaps I wouldn't be in the l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got DDP today for Sunday's entry!  If I wrote something on Monday, purrhaps I wouldn't be in the limelight today.   Cool strategy, I say!  Holding off one day paid BIG TIME!

Anyway, thank you Catster for this honor!  I also thank Fido & Family for their concats and cute little blue tweetie bird!

I also thank the following for their concats and compliments:

1.  Gimme & Family for the kite;
2.  Samoa & Family for the kite;
3.  Patchez & Family for the lovely blue rosette;
4.  Snowy (all the way from Africa!) for the lovely yellow daffodil;
5. Caviar & Family for the lovely blue rosette; 
6. Morticia for her pawsome pmail; 
7. Kittana for her pawsome pmail; 
8.  Spunk for his cool Voki; and
9.  Oliver for his pawsome shout.

Bail's being wired, Cam's bouquet of roses, and Yingy's salmon pawty, didn't hit the top five.  I DID!  WOOOOOO-HOOOOO!

I'm going to enjoy my Day of Fame and of course, will update my entry with thank you's for goodies during the day.

Purrs Always Everycat,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMPY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/445760</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 14:04:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My big bro, my oldest bro,  is 11 today!   WOO-HOO!

There were chicken pawties all weekend.   I d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My big bro, my oldest bro,  is 11 today!   WOO-HOO!

There were chicken pawties all weekend.   I don't care for chicken.   All the more for Sampy and the others.

Tonight, we'll have the salmon and I love salmon!

Also, Mommy just about finished making the curtains for our cat show benching cage.   They're lovely.   They're a tie-dyed print and are trimmed with blue and glittery-gold ribbons on the bottom of each piece.   It took a lot of work.

The show is on April 26th which is not too far away.   I'm all excited!   I wonder if I'll beat Bail this time.   I surely did last year!

Well, I got to go now.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YEP, IT'S TRUE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/445466</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Apr 2008 18:00:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yingy and I got along pretty well today during two intro sessions, one with only he and I, and anoth ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yingy and I got along pretty well today during two intro sessions, one with only he and I, and another with Sampy, he, and I.   Bail was downstairs and stayed in the kitchen either on his stool or on the big chair.   He doesn't want to get near Yingy at all.  

There will be more sessions tomorrow.   I hope those go well too.

That's about all for now.   I'm going to head to the kitty hammock and take a nappy.

Breeps and purrs, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/444134</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Apr 2008 03:46:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, well, well.   Bail turns 3 years old today!   HAPPY B'DAY, BAIL!  Now we're both not 2 years o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, well, well.   Bail turns 3 years old today!   HAPPY B'DAY, BAIL!  Now we're both not 2 years old at the same time anymore.   I turn 3 next year on January 14th.

As to last night, it was the warmest night so I was the only one who slept with Mommy.  I wasn't there all night because it was too hot laying on her comforter .   I came back at 5:30 a.m. to wake her up.

Well, I gotta run.   

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CAT TUNNEL PIC</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/443624</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:58:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I suppose many of you have seen the pic of Yingy peeking in the cat tunnel when I was inside it.

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I suppose many of you have seen the pic of Yingy peeking in the cat tunnel when I was inside it.

Nothing happened.   He only peeked inside and almost sniffed noses with me.   I was  surprised and so was Mommy.   This was taken before Easter, but she can't remember when.   It was sitting in the camera for a couple of days or maybe weeks.

Also, I thank Lancelot for the ladybug yesterday.

Anyway, we hope that creepy man doesn't park in front of our house anymore.   It happened about two weeks ago on a weekend, but Mommy can't remember if it was the same car.  At that time, he never approached the house.

She hopes this doesn't happen again.

Well, I got to go as it's getting late again.

April 1st is tomorrow and I hope my brothers don't play any tricks on me.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE THING ON THE FLOOR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442979</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:50:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is another strange tale. 

OMC, I saw the black, ominous looking thing on the dining room flo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is another strange tale. 

OMC, I saw the black, ominous looking thing on the dining room floor.   It was almost against the wall and it had it's long, black rope-like tail stuck in the wall socket.

It was about 2 feet tall, black (of course), had one green light-up eye, and had a tummy in which you could see it's guts!   It's guts were tons of shredded paper!

I cautiously walked up to it and sniffed the horrid thing.  That's bravery on my part 'cause I'm the one who gets scared of the doorbell ringing.

I asked Mommy what in the world was that thing on the floor.   She told me not to be alarmed as it was only a paper shredder, and that it shreds paper far better than Sampy does!

Whew!   I'm glad that mystery was solved.   This is another to add to my collection of B movie type tales that I wrote when I was a kitten:   "The Attack of the 50 Foot Long Tail"; " The Attack of the 75 Foot Long Tail" and  "Attack of the Green Stalks" part one and two.

Well, that's about it.   We do have another sunny day and in my opinion, it hasn't warmed up enough yet.

Got to run.  Have a pawsome Sunday, my Catster furriends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHEN A STRANGER KNOCKS . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442823</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:51:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442823</guid>
		<description>RUN for cover . . .  run for under the bed!!!

Somebody rang our doorbell and boy did I ever run u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ RUN for cover . . .  run for under the bed!!!

Somebody rang our doorbell and boy did I ever run upstairs.   When a stranger knocks, I leave.

If it's somebody Mommy doesn't know, she won't answer the door.  

Mommy can't figure out why this guy was parked in front of our house for over an hour before deciding to ring our bell.   After the guy left, she peeked out the window and saw him ring the neighbor's bell.   He had no luck there either.   Then he knocked on the other neighbor's door, and he answered.  At length,  the guy came back to his car, got in and drove off.

Anyway, I'm glad Mommy didn't answer the door.   It pays to be cautious.  Take it from me . . .

Well, that's my adventure for today.   I'm a lot like Mommy.  I don't like strangers at my door.   Mommy will only answer the door to her neighbors and friends or the mailman.   

Well, that's about it for the night.  I better go and take a nappy.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A DOUBLE WOWZA TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442290</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:35:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442290</guid>
		<description>First of all, CONCATS SAMPY on your DDP!

Secondly, I got two candles on my cake!   I've been on C ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, CONCATS SAMPY on your DDP!

Secondly, I got two candles on my cake!   I've been on Catster two whole years today!   WOWZA!  Thank you Catster for the pawsome two years and I look forward to many more!  I'm so glad I met such pawsome furriends too!

Also, I hope Mommy lets me explore under the back porch this weekend.   I almost got to do that the other day.

I doubt she will though.

Later, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YESTERDAY EVENING'S ADVENTURE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442078</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:59:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/442078</guid>
		<description>I got to go outside for a little stroll in the backyard yesterday evening.   

It was warm when I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to go outside for a little stroll in the backyard yesterday evening.   

It was warm when I walked onto the back porch, down the steps and onto the the flagstone path.   I sniffed around the few clusters of violets the grew along the side of the house and then I ventured onto the soft green grass.  Mommy followed me and I turned around and headed toward under the porch.  That was when she picked me up and brought me back in.

BUMMER!   Just when my adventure was getting exciting, she decided to bring me back in.

I got to try this again some time.

As to now, it's going to be another night sleeping with Mommy, just as it's been all week.

Breeps and purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHIRP, CHIRP . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/441449</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:29:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/441449</guid>
		<description>&quot;Chirp, chirp, chirrrrrup, breeeeeeeeeep&quot;, I said when I jumped up and tried to catch one of those f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "Chirp, chirp, chirrrrrup, breeeeeeeeeep", I said when I jumped up and tried to catch one of those flies.

Yes, they're back and they're really tough ones to catch.  They don't want to sit still on the ground or windowsills so I can catch them.  I'm not going to give up.

Also,Mommy has a window open upstairs for us today as it's going to be a lovely, warm spring day.

Got to run and enjoy this while I can.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TWO FLIES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/441310</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:05:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/441310</guid>
		<description>Early this morning there were two big flies buzzing around the living room while I sat on the arm of ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this morning there were two big flies buzzing around the living room while I sat on the arm of the couch.   Of course, I couldn't reach them as they were flying almost near the ceiling.   That indeed, was not fair to me.   Now if I had wings, I could have gotten them easily.  

I suppose they'll show up again tomorrow and fly lower so I can bop them.

Anyway, it's another not too warm day.   It's slowly warming up.   I think tomorrow will be the best one.   It's supposed to hit the mid 60's.

I can't wait!

I'm going to keep it short and sweet tonight.   Time is running away again.
Breeps and purrs, my friends.

Merl.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440968</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:17:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440968</guid>
		<description>This is a short note from the black kitty in the household.

I've been doing a good job at warming ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a short note from the black kitty in the household.

I've been doing a good job at warming up Mommy's bed.   All week, I've been sleeping at her waist and she wakes up in the middle of the night all warm and toasty.    You see, I'm a living electric blankie!

Sometimes, Bail and Sampy sleep with her too.   Then, she wakes up on fire!  Yep, last night was a three cat night!

Well, that about it.  Got to run and turn it over to Bail.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY EASTER TAG WITH YINGY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440263</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:58:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440263</guid>
		<description>First of all, Happy Easter my Catster furriends!

Secondly, Yingy and I were playing a tag and run ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Happy Easter my Catster furriends!

Secondly, Yingy and I were playing a tag and run game.   I tagged him and he made this funny "brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrupppppppping" noise while he ran from me.   I then found him under the computer room bed making "I dare you to find me noises".    

Now, he's on the blue blankie and I'm headed to the cat hammock window perch in the same room.  We then will "eye" each other from the safe distance of 4 feet.

Now there's a birdie in the red bud tree chirping and I got to check him out.

Later and again, have a happy Easter, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SUN FINALLY CAME OUT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440078</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:33:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/440078</guid>
		<description>The sun finally came out just when it's supposed to set in an hour. 

Hopefully, Easter will be th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The sun finally came out just when it's supposed to set in an hour. 

Hopefully, Easter will be the nicer day.

As to other things, Yingy's having one long roaming day.   Of course, when Mommy goes to bed, she'll have to put him back in his room 'cause she's afraid that's when he and I or he and Bail will fight.

She got a pic of me in the cat tunnel with Yingy peeking inside.   Hopefully, it will be good quality to load up.   This is one step toward us two getting along.

Anyway, I got to run as dinner will be served soon for us kitties.

Have a happy Easter, my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, I'M SLACKING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/439822</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:17:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/439822</guid>
		<description>OMC, this is not like me going this long without a diary entry.   Mommy told me to stop stalking Yin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, this is not like me going this long without a diary entry.   Mommy told me to stop stalking Yingy so much and get on with a diary entry .

I agreed with her.   My last one was March 18th!   All I can say, is I had writer's block and Mommy was too busy loading up new backgrounds for us last night.

Right now, the doggie next door was let out to do her evening "pee" and she's barking up a storm.   I can't understand doggies at all.

Now there's this thing with Yingy and I.   I follow him around, it's true.   I'm curious about him and I wonder why he rolls around at my feet and sings all the time.  Yesterday, or was it the day before, we almost had a fight.   Mommy had to break it up.

Mommy hopes we get along soon.    Yingy's been getting more and more roaming privileges in the past week.    He loves it.   This way, he's not caterwauling all the time.

Anyway, I got to run.   I'm tired and want to curl up and listen to that Pet CD again.

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EARLY MORNING MILK JUG RING HOCKEY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/438684</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:30:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/438684</guid>
		<description>I was tossing around a milk jug ring on the kitchen floor this morning.   As I did so, Yingy was wat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was tossing around a milk jug ring on the kitchen floor this morning.   As I did so, Yingy was watching me closely and wondered what I was doing.

Mommy took the ring from me for a moment and placed it at Yingy's feet.   He didn't know what to do with it.   I heard him mumble under his breath that he only plays with real toys now as while he was outside he had to play with leaves, twigs and live stuff.

Whatever!   Give me back my milk jug ring!

So that's about it.   Short entries tonight.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/437602</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:06:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/437602</guid>
		<description>The sun just came out a few minutes ago!   Mommy opened the window in the computer room a crack for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The sun just came out a few minutes ago!   Mommy opened the window in the computer room a crack for me to enjoy.  Got to run and sit in my cat hammock window perch and enjoy it while I can.

Later and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SURE . . .  .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/437356</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:54:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/437356</guid>
		<description>It's a sure fact that Yingy had the longest roam around this house today.   He was out from 9:30 a.m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a sure fact that Yingy had the longest roam around this house today.   He was out from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.!    He got along pretty well and took little nappies  two chouches and one chair.   His being out and about has tremendously cut down on his caterwauling.

Sampy and he got along and Bail hissed it him twice.

Now he and I are a different subject.   There is some type of curiousity on both of our parts.   We get about a foot away from each other and meow.   We did a nose-to-nose sniffing once today without any problem.  Afterwards, Yingy got too close again and I was unsure of what his next move would be, so I pulled a "Sampy"  and swatted him.  He respected my swatting him and backed away like he does with Sampy.

Later in the day, we were having more face-to-face meowing contests.   Mommy's always afraid that we're both going to launch at each other and have a fight.   She stood nearby in case it did happen and told us to love each other and we're brothers and not to fight.

Well, that's about it for now.  Mommy put Yingy back into his room as she has to go out shopping for a bit.

I got to run.  Bail and Sampy will write tonight some time.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/436233</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:35:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/436233</guid>
		<description>Yingy got DDP again!   My CONCATS go out to him.  I also CONCAT ROCKY ANN for her DDP today!

Of c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yingy got DDP again!   My CONCATS go out to him.  I also CONCAT ROCKY ANN for her DDP today!

Of course, there will be another pawty tonight.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE TIME CHANGE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/435728</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:23:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/435728</guid>
		<description>The new time on Sunday threw me off.  I wasn't in Mommy's face until 7:00 a.m.  Oh well, she needed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The new time on Sunday threw me off.  I wasn't in Mommy's face until 7:00 a.m.  Oh well, she needed the sleep!

On Monday, I was back on track and in her face at 5:00 a.m.    It didn't take me long at all.

As to the rest of my day,  it was quiet.  Of course, I slept most of it!

I'm going to keep it short tonight as time is flying!

Purrs and breeps, my furriends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, MOMMY, I'M TIRED OF . . .  .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/435130</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:00:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/435130</guid>
		<description>For MOL, I'm tired of climbing every mountain and bathing in the sea . .  .

I knead some IRISH me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For MOL, I'm tired of climbing every mountain and bathing in the sea . .  .

I knead some IRISH mewsic on my page now!   PURRLEASE!   PURRTY PURRLEASE!  St. Patty's Day is next Monday.

HOP TO IT, MOMMY!

'Nuff said on that subject.   Maybe Mommy will get the message and take care of my mewsic today.

As to the weather, It's very cold today.   Sunny, but cold.   That hail storm yesterday cooled it off again.   Just when the flowers are popping up and trees have buds on them, it gets cold again.   I guess that's why it's called "spring" 'cause the weather springs back and forth from cold to warm and back again.

Got to run.   Purrs and breeps from the big black kitty in the house,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE QUESEDILLA KITTY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434971</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:23:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434971</guid>
		<description>Mommy made some cheese quesedillas for lunch.   They smelled really good and she let me have a very  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy made some cheese quesedillas for lunch.   They smelled really good and she let me have a very small corner of one.

I liked it and ate it right up!  She gave me another piece, but I wouldn't eat it.   I didn't want to make a pig out of myself. 

Anyway, Yingy was downstairs at two separate sessions today; one long one this morning and one about an hour ago.   He got pretty close to me and we didn't fight.   I didn't hiss at him either.   I made my usual high-pitched growls and he meowed in return.

I also observed him and Sampy "cooing" at each other again.   Those two are so silly!

Well, I got to run.   I think it's dinner time for everybody.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHECK OUT ME IN A TIE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434651</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:30:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434651</guid>
		<description>Mommy finally loaded up the pic of me wearing that yellow/green tie.   I must say I look like a very ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy finally loaded up the pic of me wearing that yellow/green tie.   I must say I look like a very professional Cattorney at Law!

These ties are available at Target and only cost $1.00.   Not bad!   They also have floral ones which I think Mommy will buy for us  tomorrow.

Anyway, that's about it for now.   All of us have no energy tonight and are ready to nod off at the computer.

I hope we feel better tomorrow.  

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, CONCATS!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434268</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:04:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/434268</guid>
		<description>Just sticking my furry face in here to give my CONCATS to Sampy for today's DDP and Cammie Rose for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just sticking my furry face in here to give my CONCATS to Sampy for today's DDP and Cammie Rose for her's of yesterday.   Duh,  I don't remember if I concatted her yesterday or not!

Anyway,  concats to you both!

It's again running late and things are taking longer as the Catster fleas have been jumping around tonight.   The computer froze up several times and gave an error message when Sampy tried to thank our buddy Billy for his rosette.

Got to run and let Sampy and Cammie give out a few more thank you's.   

Night-night,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, BIG SIS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/433868</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:57:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/433868</guid>
		<description>I concatted Cammie Rose this morning when Mommy had her door open.   Bail, Sampy and I took turns pe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I concatted Cammie Rose this morning when Mommy had her door open.   Bail, Sampy and I took turns peeking in and concatting her.

As to my day, Mommy let us have the hallway window open halfway while she was at work.   We heard a lot of birdies chirping and the mourning doves cooing.      

Pretty soon the baby birds will be born around April and May and that's when the back porch gets covered with a lot of their poopies.

The bird poop is the only part of spring that Mommy doesn't like.
It is very messy!

Anyway, I got to run.   Cammie wants to start on her thank you list and entry.

Breeps to all and have a nice night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER SIGN OF SPRING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/433112</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:19:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/433112</guid>
		<description>I just saw another sign of spring in the living room window this morning.

A BIG FLY!

Mommy rai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just saw another sign of spring in the living room window this morning.

A BIG FLY!

Mommy raised the blinds so I could have at him.   I tell you, I haven't lost my knack for knocking them out.   The fly lay on his backside with his legs up in the air.   I was going to eat him and decided not to because after a small lick, I  noticed that he tasted YUCKY!

I haven't lost my ability for catching flies.   I did, however, lose the taste for them.    I let Mommy throw him in the trash.

Well, that's my hunting adventure for today.

Got to run.   Breeps to all, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE LAST ENTRY OF THE NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432987</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:18:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432987</guid>
		<description>Yeah, I'm last tonight.   I'm tired and sure, I got to wear the necktie too.

Mommy said I looked  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, I'm last tonight.   I'm tired and sure, I got to wear the necktie too.

Mommy said I looked very handsome in it.   I didn't see it on Yingy, but I heard he looked good too.

Not much going on this late in the day.   Mewsic is playing and Bail's sound asleep on the blue blankie.

I'm going to keep it short.  

Later and have a nice night, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BOXING MATCH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432346</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:37:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432346</guid>
		<description>This morning, Yingy and I had a boxing, howling match in the middle of the stairs.   Mommy clapped h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning, Yingy and I had a boxing, howling match in the middle of the stairs.   Mommy clapped her hands and made a funny noise with her mouth to break up the almost battle because she was afraid we would jump each other.   

Both of us had a cattitude.  I guess she has to spray the stairs also with Feliway.  This was the first time that he and I almost got into it.

Anyway, Yingy's back in his room.  They say when a fight starts, the cats have to be separated before it gets out of hand.  We don't want to encourage bad behavior around here.

Yingy was downstairs for over an hour and things were going okay until we both were on the stairs.  He also had a boxing match with Sampy through the railing.  This was not bad because they weren't howling at each other.

Bail kept to himself and stayed in the kitchen or in the dining room cat tree (top shelf).   He didn't interact with Yingy at all today.

So, that's the big event of the morning.   I hope he and I don't battle anymore.

Got to go and take a nappy.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MARCH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432223</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:09:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/432223</guid>
		<description>Boy am I glad it's March!  That means that spring is on it way.

I love the springtime when all th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I glad it's March!  That means that spring is on it way.

I love the springtime when all the flowers bloom and we can start having the windows open on the warmer days.   There will be more colorful birds to watch.

Today we had a windy day in the upper 40's and tomorrow will be a tad warmer.   Monday is going to be in the mid 60's.   It's getting there!

Anyway, there's not much going on right now.   I think all of us are going to call it a night on the computer and watch a movie.

Later and breeps,

MErl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS YINGY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/431388</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:42:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/431388</guid>
		<description>Well, Yingy did it again with DDP this month!   Way to go, Dude!

Also, can you believe it that Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Yingy did it again with DDP this month!   Way to go, Dude!

Also, can you believe it that Mommy gave him some turkey baby food as a treat for getting DDP!

That was good for him as he loves the stuff.  Mommy said he looked funny licking it up.  He had it gone in no time.

Well, I'm glad that tomorrow is Friday and so is Mommy.

Got to run.  Good night, my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/431036</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:20:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/431036</guid>
		<description>Well, all my sibs finally got their Voki's.   Yep, see what I started by getting one first.   Now, M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, all my sibs finally got their Voki's.   Yep, see what I started by getting one first.   Now, Mommy has to fix this one or get another so I can purrsonalize it.   Mine doesn't say "Hi I'm Merlin".   She's got to take care of that!

It's getting late so I told her do it tomorrow.  I can wait.  

Anyway, Sampy's came out sounding the best.

I got to run.   Mommy's going to turn off the catputer soon and all of us are going to sack out for the night.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A NEW SLEEPING SPOT FOR ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/430657</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:59:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/430657</guid>
		<description>During this past week, I started sleeping in the cat hammock perch in the computer room.   It was or ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ During this past week, I started sleeping in the cat hammock perch in the computer room.   It was originally in "Yingy's" room until he got a new one.

Anyway, I really like it and I'm going to take my nappy right now.

Again, it's late.

Night-night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY GOT AN EMAIL FROM VOKI</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/430233</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:49:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/430233</guid>
		<description>WOWZA!   Mommy got an email from Voki this morning.   They did approve her afterall.   When she trie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA!   Mommy got an email from Voki this morning.   They did approve her afterall.   When she tried it on Sunday, it looked like nothing was confirmed at all so she exited out of their program.

It's too late tonight to play around with it.   Mommy tells us to keep them short.   So . . . 

it's breeps to everycat and check 'ya later . . . 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M GLAD I'M NOT PART OF THE CONFLICT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/429685</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:03:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/429685</guid>
		<description>Yingy and I did a nose-to-nose today at the second chicken pawty.   I breeeped/growled at him and di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yingy and I did a nose-to-nose today at the second chicken pawty.   I breeeped/growled at him and didn't hiss at all.   I raised one paw slightly and put it back down.  

I don't want to fight Yingy.   I know he wants to be my friend.  I'm still a little scared of him as he's forward with  his "in the face" headbonks and kissies.    That's just the way he is.  He's been lonely for too long and needs a friend.

I can understand that.   My brother Bail sees Yingy as a challenge and my other brother Sampy, acts as Bail's bodyguard.

I hope everything works out soon for the best.   Yingy needs a good home and he's getting it right now except for the conflicts that need to be stopped.
He's come a long way since last fall.   I hope Bail soon realizes that.

I also thank Mommy for my Irish graphics.   She tried earlier to put back Robert Plant with Afro Celt Sound System and it wouldn't play.   BUMMER!  Yesterday she was having a hard time with Voki.   They didn't let her register.  The computer kept saying "processing" and after a half hour went by she gave up.   I understand that Voki is new and has some fleas that need to be removed.   I hope so.  It's fun looking and listening to the messages I got from Calvin and Lancelot.   I want to be able to do that too!  My Voki was just one I directly copied when Catster was offering it for Valentine's Day.  Mommy didn't change anything on the one displayed and  used it 'cause the kitty looked just like me.   In the meantime, she's going to leave that one up 'cause he's so cute!

We'll , that's about it.   Got to take my sunbath.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LATE NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/429425</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:04:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/429425</guid>
		<description>I'm just dropping by to say hey to everycat.

I'm sooo tired right now that I can't even see the c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm just dropping by to say hey to everycat.

I'm sooo tired right now that I can't even see the computer . . . 

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Night-Night

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YINGY CONQUERS FEBRUARY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/428715</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:46:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/428715</guid>
		<description>In our household, Yingy conquers February with his DDP today!  Way to go, bro!

Last month, it was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In our household, Yingy conquers February with his DDP today!  Way to go, bro!

Last month, it was I who got the DDP!  

Also, Sampy and I spent the night on Mommy's bed, just as Bail said we would .   Bail slept in the window perch in the same room.

We got some snow mixed with ice early this morning and hopefully by the time Mommy has to walk down the front stoop, she remembers to put salt on it.   I don't want Mommy to get hurt.

Well, I got to go now.  Yingy, you're a DIARY WRITER EXTRAORDINAIRE!

Breeps to all and TGIF!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S REALLY GOING TO SNOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/428610</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:20:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/428610</guid>
		<description>This time we're really going to get more snow than we did yesterday.   It's supposed to start around ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This time we're really going to get more snow than we did yesterday.   It's supposed to start around midnight.

Mommy hopes there's no more than 1-2 inches.   Just enough to look pretty enough to take a couple pics.   That's all we need.

As to my week, not much has been going on. 

As to last night,  Sampy and I visited Yingy while he was in the playpen cage.   We didn't want to stay long.   He's too noisey. 

Mommy observed our ears moving back and forth like radars every time Yingy howled.  It's not only Mommy who doesn't like his howling.

He'd be an okay dude if he didn't howl all the time.  Hopefully, he'll learn to control that in time.

That's about it.   I'm going to take a nappy.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT LATE NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/427881</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:00:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/427881</guid>
		<description>I'm just saying hi to everybody.   It's been a strange day as you all know.

Yingy and I are the o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm just saying hi to everybody.   It's been a strange day as you all know.

Yingy and I are the ones who get along the best.   I still hiss at him, and I've never gotten into a rumble with him.   I've bopped him on his back lightly a couple of times.  He likes to roll at my feet for some reason.

I'm curious about him.   I think he's an interesting dude.

I got to run,

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY MILK JUG RING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/426806</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:18:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/426806</guid>
		<description>Nothing can desribe how much I love my new, non-expensive toy!  It's a plain old milk jug ring.   I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nothing can desribe how much I love my new, non-expensive toy!  It's a plain old milk jug ring.   I gives me hours of entertainment!

I don't chew on it.  I carry it, bat it, and chase it.   

A couple days ago when Mommy popped open a new milk container, she let me have its dark  blue ring.   I batted it around in the dining room and kitchen.

Today, Mommy saw me playing with it in the computer room.   Yep!  I carried it upstairs!

Also, tonight, I predict SNOW.   It's been gray all day and it's getting colder.  I can feel it!   Let's see if I can do a better job at being weathercat than Bail!

Got to go.  Mommy's going to start right now to work on St. Patrick's Day backgrounds for our pages!

I can't wait!

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RICE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/425440</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:51:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/425440</guid>
		<description>No, I didn't get married!  

Mommy got us a new kind of Elegant Medlies.   This is called Tuna Tus ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No, I didn't get married!  

Mommy got us a new kind of Elegant Medlies.   This is called Tuna Tuscany and it has rice and garden greens in it!  The pieces of tuna are so small that I ate more than just the gravy on this stuff.   Rice isn't that bad, either!  Mommy was surprised at how much of it I ate.

Also, I got a Valentine's rosie from my girl Squirt.  Thank you Squirt.   I also sent her one late last night.

As to my Voki.   I simply love him and I want him up furrever!   It's a shame that he'll have to be replaced by other stuff 'cause Valentine's Day will be gone tomorrow.   Mommy pawmised me that voki will stay up 'till Saturday or Sunday.  You see, she thinks he's cute too!  He's such an perfect image of me that it's PAWSOME!

Well, I got to run.  Mommy needs to eat her breakfast.

Purrs and breeps to everycat,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VOKI MERL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/424969</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:52:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/424969</guid>
		<description>OMC!   Is he ever precious!   Thank you Catster for these Valentine's Day Vokies (or is it Vokii), a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!   Is he ever precious!   Thank you Catster for these Valentine's Day Vokies (or is it Vokii), and thank you Mommy for putting him on my page!

He looks just like me with the black fur, big ears and emerald eyes!   He even likes to show his tongue!   His voice is a bit deeper than mine, though.

As to my early morning, I woke Mommy up at 5:30 a.m. and then I helped her make the bed once she was up.

I'm so helpful around the house! I'm a Mommy's boy!

Got to go now and I hope everycat has a pawsome day!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Y-A-W-N!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/424581</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:42:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/424581</guid>
		<description>Yawn, yawn, yawn.   Looks like another boring day without any surprise email.

Oh well, maybe tomo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yawn, yawn, yawn.   Looks like another boring day without any surprise email.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow, next day, next week, or next month, I'll get DDP!

Maybe I shouldn't be so obsessive about looking for surprise email.

Also, I had fun stealing Bail's presents that Colleen gave him.   Hehehehe!
She has good taste in catnip!

Got to run.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FINALLY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/423670</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:22:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/423670</guid>
		<description>I finally agreed to let Mommy take my pic wearing the silly Valentine's Day pawty collar and sitting ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I finally agreed to let Mommy take my pic wearing the silly Valentine's Day pawty collar and sitting on the white boa.

The boa was fun.   I wanted to chew on it!

Mommy grabbed the opportunity when she saw me laying  in the hammock window perch.   She got the boa and placed it around me.   She took a few pics of that.  She then put the collar on me and I didn't protest.

Two pics came out the best and they were uploaded yesterday.  Enjoy!

Well, I must go now as it's breakfast time and I'm looking forward to more gravy.   Will it be tuna, salmon, chicken or beef gravy?

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATSTER FLEAS ARE BAAAAAAAAACK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/423409</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:28:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/423409</guid>
		<description>Call the exterminator as the fleas are back!.

I understand that Yingy got a lips rosette from a g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Call the exterminator as the fleas are back!.

I understand that Yingy got a lips rosette from a girl named Sugar and we're all excited to see what the note inside them says.

Of course the Catster fleas won't allow us to open up the lips and peek inside.   WHAT A BUMMER!    It could be a love letter to him.

He so despirately wants a Valentine.   That could probably be the reason why he cries so. 

Mommy told him we'll try later on today and maybe the lips will open up!  Yes, Yingy has a tight-lipped rosette!

I got to run and let Bail do a quick note.

Purrs and breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THURSDAY EVENING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/422758</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 18:51:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/422758</guid>
		<description>I'm more tired than usual tonight.   I spent several hours after dinner curled up in my little brown ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm more tired than usual tonight.   I spent several hours after dinner curled up in my little brown cat tree that's in the upstairs hallway.

Everything is back to normal as Sampy is feeling great!   We're all so thankful that he got better.

As to last night, Mommy had Yingy in the playpen and each of us was given a chance to meet him one-on-one.    I looked at him a couple of times while he kept meoooooooooowing at me.   I said nothing back to him.   I didn't hiss either.  Then I wanted to leave.

I'm not too sure about this at all.   Maybe it'll work, maybe not.   We shall see.

Anyway, I'm going back to my cat tree.   It's just one of those lazy nights.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M SO THANKFUL THAT MY BIG BROTHER GOT WELL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/421915</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:18:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I also thank all of our Catster friends who have sent their purrs and prayers to my bro, Sampy who w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I also thank all of our Catster friends who have sent their purrs and prayers to my bro, Sampy who was very sick and dehydrated this weekend and Monday.

He's doing great today.  It's a miracle!

I also thank Hondo, his family and Mommy for their cool pics they made for Sampy and I.  It really cheered up all of us!

As to tonight, I plan on sleeping on the pink blankie with my big bro Sampy.  

Well, I must go now and get ready for bed.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURRS FOR SAMPY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/421449</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:27:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/421449</guid>
		<description>I've missed my dear older brother, Sampy all day yesterday and all day today.   When he came home, I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've missed my dear older brother, Sampy all day yesterday and all day today.   When he came home, I was the first to greet him.

He is the one who sleeps with Mommy and I every night.   I really missed that!

I'm going to purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr all through the night.  I want him to start eating again.  His weight has dropped from 12.06 to 11.04 lbs.

My LOUDEST and LONGEST purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs go to my dear bro, Sampy!

Check everybody out later,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I MISS MY OLDER BROTHER, SAMPY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/420794</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:00:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/420794</guid>
		<description>I miss Sampy.  It's doctor's orders that Sampy not associate with any of us until the antibiotics he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I miss Sampy.  It's doctor's orders that Sampy not associate with any of us until the antibiotics help him get rid of whatever he has.  So far, he had a fever (see his diary).

Sampy is closed off in the computer room.  That means Bail and I have the run of the whole downstairs and the tiny upstairs bedroom.    The bathroom and master bedroom are also closed because of Yingy (still in rehab) and Cammie Rose (antisocial).

It's boring with all these closed doors around here.   Since I was bored and miss Sampy, I picked on Bail.

He was laying in a patch of sunlight and I kept swinging at his tail.   

I do need some entertainment around here! I also flipped over another dining room chair!
 
Got to go.  Have a purriffic Sunday, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WELL . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/419428</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:33:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/419428</guid>
		<description>I'm the winner in this family for pulling in the DDP in January.  Today's the last day before Februa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the winner in this family for pulling in the DDP in January.  Today's the last day before February!

I wonder who will get DDP in February.   Will it be me again or my bros or lovely sister?

Only the Diary Gal or Guy or machine knows that.

As to this morning, I was in Mommy's face at 5:00 a.m. licking and licking.   I wanted her up early.

Later my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M THE BESTEST WRITER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/418599</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:32:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/418599</guid>
		<description>I'm the bestest writer  in my furmily as I'm the only one who got DDP this month!

I RULE in my fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the bestest writer  in my furmily as I'm the only one who got DDP this month!

I RULE in my family 'cause of this.

Now let's see who rules February!

Bye for now,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TREAT MICE??</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/418477</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:46:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/418477</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I had about 350 treats in my treat bin.   Today there is only one treat left!

This look ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I had about 350 treats in my treat bin.   Today there is only one treat left!

This looks like a case of "treat mice".   They come along and eat treats.  Oh how generous of them to leave me only one!

So if anybody stops by, I sure could use a few more treats.  Purrlease!

That's all there is to report from me tonight. 

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE LAST ENTRY FOR THE NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/417990</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:54:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/417990</guid>
		<description>I'm the last one to do my diary.   I've been hanging around and taking naps.

There's a lot of meo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the last one to do my diary.   I've been hanging around and taking naps.

There's a lot of meowing going on with Yingy in the house so I do my best to keep my distance from him.  Sure, there was a short intro with he and I this morning.  I'll tell you, I didn't care for it too much.   He's too eager to meet me and I'm not that way.   

He was skittish at one time.   I'm still skittish when a human or another kitty is in the house other than my brothers and Mommy.

I still don't get along with Cammie Rose after two years.   I always hiss at her. 

I'm not too sure how Yingy and I will do in the future.   I think Sampy is the only one who will somewhat get along with him as it has already started.

Well, I got to go.  It's very cold and as soon as Mommy goes to bed, I'll be the first to cuddle up with her.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY EVERYBODY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/417314</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:17:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I just woke up from my little nappy on the blue blankie with Sampy and Bail.   We were all laying in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just woke up from my little nappy on the blue blankie with Sampy and Bail.   We were all laying in a "circle of fur" as Mommy calls it.   We keep nice and warm this way.

It's terribly cold out and we need all the body heat we can get.  It only reached 35 degrees today.

Anyway, there's not too much going on except Mommy has to work for a few hours tomorrow.   I'm going to miss her.  I'm so used to her being here on Saturdays.

In a few minutes, I'm going to follow Mommy to the kitchen in hopes that she'll give me some treats.

I hope everycat has a pawsome Friday night.   And don't get too smashed on those catnip drinks!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M NOT GOING IN THERE . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/416941</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:00:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy and Sampy went into the bedroom with Yingy and I heard all this meowing (Yingy) and hissing (S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy and Sampy went into the bedroom with Yingy and I heard all this meowing (Yingy) and hissing (Sampy) going on in there.

I'm not going in there for anything!  Mommy opened the door and saw me standing at the entrance.   Behind me about 5 feet, was Bail.   He agrees with me right now.   IT'S TOO SOON TO BEFRIEND YINGY!   He's still WIRED!   He needs a lot of slowing down before we'd even consider going in his room to get introduced.  I think Mommy's going to have to buy about two more months of Feliway to help this dude!

Sure, he's come around a lot to her.   He eats chicken directly from her fingers, and gives her nose kisses and headbonks on her hands.

I think Sampy is very brave for having one-on-one visits with Yingy for the past week.  Of course, Mommy is the chaperone for all these intros.

Well, I must go now.   It's nappy time.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, IT'S THE MERL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/416183</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:50:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/416183</guid>
		<description>I'm going to make it quick.   Mommy has to close down early tonight as she has to get up early for a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm going to make it quick.   Mommy has to close down early tonight as she has to get up early for a doctor's appointment.

I'm glad I got my love mewsic on my site and I dedicate it to my girl Squirt.  I hope she stops by my page some time and listens to it.

Valentine's Day is coming up soon and I wish I would have cooperated more with Mommy and her white boa.   Maybe I'll let her photo me this weekend.

We shall see . . . .

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY OBSERVATION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/415118</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:39:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/415118</guid>
		<description>Mommy eats this stuff called &quot;granola&quot; a lot.   I call it &quot;Meow Mix&quot; for humans.   Why not?   It's h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy eats this stuff called "granola" a lot.   I call it "Meow Mix" for humans.   Why not?   It's hard and crunchy too!

Now, would Meow Mix be called granola for kitties?

Could be - huh?

As to my day, I've been cat dancing too!   I get great exercise around here.  

Last night, Mommy got one pic of me sitting on a white boa.   I wouldn't wear it.  I prefered to sit on it!

Anyway, I've got to take my nappy now.   I've been up since 6:30 a.m.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.   Have a purrfect Sunday.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER BIRTHDAY ROSIE TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/414612</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:22:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/414612</guid>
		<description>Woo-Hoo!   I got another birthday rosie today!   It was a lovely heart from my friends Sammy, Oliver ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woo-Hoo!   I got another birthday rosie today!   It was a lovely heart from my friends Sammy, Oliver and Hootie!  Thanks guys!

As to the past couple of days:   It snowed a lot yesterday (about 3 inches) and then it turned to rain and stopped.   Today, it got warmer and a lot of it melted.  It's supposed to snow again tomorrow, but I'm not sure how much.

Anyway, we're going to sit around most of the weekend and purrhaps decorate our pages for Valentines Day.  That means we have to wear that silly ribbon collar again.

I hope Mommy doesn't try to get one of those on Yingy!   I know he won't allow that.  That boy needs to do a lot of chillin' before she thinks of putting any hats or collars on him.

Well that's about it.   I'm ready for a nappy,

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DAY AFTER TWO PAWTIES AND DDP</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/413922</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:56:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's the middle of a very busy week.   Monday was my birthday, I got DDP the next day and my friend  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's the middle of a very busy week.   Monday was my birthday, I got DDP the next day and my friend Fido had his birthday that day too.   

I thank all my pawsome friends for all the loot they gave me for my B'Day and DDP.  My  special gift box is pretty well stocked.   It's a good feeling!  

At the fish pawty, Mommy offered me some and I said "YUCKY" and turned my head.   I prefer salmon too!

Anyway, I'm tired and we're all going to wrap it up early.

Goodnight everycat,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S LIKE THREE BIRTHDAYS IN A ROW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/413300</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:49:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/413300</guid>
		<description>WOO-HOO!!   My birthday was pawsome and I got a lot of pawresents from my furriends and also at home ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOO-HOO!!   My birthday was pawsome and I got a lot of pawresents from my furriends and also at home; and today I get DDP!   Thank you Catster.  And today is my buddy, Fido's birthday.   All this excitement!

As to my thank you list:  Mercy and Family for the lovely heart for my DDP concats; Picasso & family for the jingle bells and DDP concats; little Tiskers for the lovely rainbow and DDP concats; Fido for the birthday hat and wishes; Hannah for the birthday hat and wishes; and Diego for his birthday wishes.

I thank Boogers, Fido, Hondo, Mittens and Tisker for stopping by my pawty last night.   Tonight we go to Fido's 2nd birthday.   

It's one big PAWTY this week!   

We're going to do individual thank you's later throughout the day.  We got to some of them yesterday and it was getting late. 

And then we were woken up by the meezer alarm clock around 4:30 or 5:00 a.m.   Mommy needs to get some earplugs so she can sleep a bit longer.  Yingy has a good set of lungs!   You can hear him through the walls!

Anyway, I'll enjoy my day in the limelight and will help Fido celebrate his birthday tonight.

Purrs to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, I'M A BIG BOY NOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412916</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:42:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412916</guid>
		<description>Today is my big day!   MY BIRTHDAY.   If anycat wants to drop by any time today for my pawty, it's i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is my big day!   MY BIRTHDAY.   If anycat wants to drop by any time today for my pawty, it's in the forums under Birthdays/Anniversaries.   Bail has kindly arranged this for me.   What a nice brother I have!

This morning I thank Athena, Apollo and Aragorn for their lovely blue rosette and birthday wishes.  I also thank them for stopping by my pawty.

I thank Dolly Paws and family for the lovely jingle bells and birthday wishes; Mercedes and family for the yummy cupcake and birthday wishes; the cool birthday hat and wishes from Tommy, Felix and family; and the lovely heart from Princess.

I thank Catster for the birthday email and 25 treats and one extra "five paw" vote.   Thank you Catster!

I also thank Diego for stopping by my pawty and my thanks go out to the mysterious treat-giver.

All of us will be at the pawty tonight so if you want to stop by then to talk with us in purrson, it'll be pawsome!

Also, I got my birthday present from Mommy early.   It was what I always wanted.   The feathers and bell on a long bendy stick.   This is the ulitmate cat-dancer.   Sampy, Bail and I had a nice workout last night when Mommy brought it home.

She also got another bag of salmon Feline Greenies which I go bonkers over.  We had a salmon pawty last night and will have another one tonight.   

The only thing that I'm disappointed about is that I didn't get DDP today like I did last year on my birthday.   I thought for sure the Diary Gal would give me a break on my birthday and put me up somewhere in the top five!

Oh well, February is another month!

Got to run as it's Monday and Mommy has to get ready for work.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412651</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:48:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412651</guid>
		<description>I can't believe that I'll be 2 years old tomorrow!   

I thank Mommy for the lovely flower power h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe that I'll be 2 years old tomorrow!   

I thank Mommy for the lovely flower power happy birthday background and the Garfield with flowers, etc.  

All I knead is a birthday song!   

Purrlease, Mommy!

Got to run, as Mommy is going to Petsmart!   I'm really excited now!

Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412102</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:14:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/412102</guid>
		<description>Time has really flown!   My birthday is Monday, January 14th!  I'm going to be a big TWO YEARS OLD! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Time has really flown!   My birthday is Monday, January 14th!  I'm going to be a big TWO YEARS OLD!

Mommy, I want a new feather toy for my birthday and I want some really rocking mewsic on my page too!  

I'm the youngest kitty in the house and I'm the biggest weighing well over 12 lbs.   I was 12.03 last March.   Now Mommy thinks I'm as heavy as one of the containers of clumping kitty litter which is 14 lbs.

I can't wait until my birthday!  

Anyway, it's another Friday night and Yingy is in his room tossing around two mousies that Mommy gave him.   We can hear him having a good time.
We're hoping that he'll fit in this time around.  He still needs a lot of work.  I understand a lot of his problems are that he's a scared little boy underneath that tough image of his.

We''ll, I'm going to go now and say some prayers for Yingy and his becoming socialized.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a  pawsome Friday night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I KNOW . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/411510</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:32:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/411510</guid>
		<description>All of us except for Yingy, have been slacking on the diaries this week.

Our secretary has been f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All of us except for Yingy, have been slacking on the diaries this week.

Our secretary has been feeling "under the weather" because of that nasty cough and itchy-scratchy throat she's had since this weekend.

Bail and I kept her company on the computer room bed last night.   Sampy was with her from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. and Bail and I took over for the rest of the night.   She was coughing all night long.   I swear Mootsie, the doggie next door, was in bed with us!

Anyway, her coughing has subsided a bit this morning.   She's still going to work, though.

I'm going to go now and I wish everycat a purrleasant Thursday.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THIS IS MY OPINION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/410606</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:39:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/410606</guid>
		<description>I think the Diary Gal laid us off for the month of January.   I believe this 'cause none of us has h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I think the Diary Gal laid us off for the month of January.   I believe this 'cause none of us has hit DDP so far this month.

We conquered November and December so she decided to give us a rest by laying us off in January.

If we get DDP this month, I'll be so shocked that I'll turn into a white kitty!

Anyway,  'nuff said on my speculations!

Mommy had Yingy in the cat carrier this morning when she was getting ready to take him to the vet.   We saw each other and yowled.   No hisses, no growls.   We didn't do a nose-to-nose thing either as Mommy was holding the carrier up a few feet.  Sampy saw him too, but he ran in the opposite direction.

Mommy says that was our first introduction, and there will be more to come in the future.

Well, that's about it.  I got to take my 8:30 p.m. nappy.

Good night everycat,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M NOT YINGY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/410026</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jan 2008 08:14:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>&quot;Mommy, I'm not Yingy so DON'T rub my tummy!&quot;

She tried rubbing my tummy a few minutes ago and I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "Mommy, I'm not Yingy so DON'T rub my tummy!"

She tried rubbing my tummy a few minutes ago and I absolutely hated it.  I let her know by bunnykicking her hand and giving her the "prickly" claw and "styrofoam" teeth treatment.

The "prickly" claw treatment is where I eject my claws and let the tips of them rake her skin slightly, but not to draw blood.   It's enough to make her stop rubbing my tummy.  I also tried to bite slightly, and this is known as the "styrofoam" teeth treatment where she can feel the teeth, but they don't break the skin.

I WON!  I don't want my tummy ever rubbed again!   I'm not Yingy who absolutely loves it.

Other than that I've been a very good boy and am just hanging around and watching squirrels from the windows.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/409813</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:48:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/409813</guid>
		<description>First of all I simply love the background Mommy has chosen for me.   Of course, 'cause this kitty lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all I simply love the background Mommy has chosen for me.   Of course, 'cause this kitty looks just like me!  Now how cool is that!

Secondly, Yingy is back in the house in Mommy's bedroom.   I know everycat has heard about this by now.

He's coming around to Mommy, letting her pet and massage him.  He even let her do a photo shoot of him.  He posed like a pro.

He has a vet appointment on Monday to see if he's still well.   We've got our paws crossed that he gets the bill of health.

If all goes right, he'll be put in the introduction playpen afterwards for a little bit per day so we can walk up to him and not get into any serious fights.  This may take a month or longer.   Mommy talked with a specialist at a Feral Friends organization nearby, and they told her she could do it. 

Anyway, we're going to start our chicken pawty pretty soon.  

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>JANUARY SONG</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/408860</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 04:27:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/408860</guid>
		<description>Nope.   I'm not talking about a Lindisfarne song of the same title.   I'm talking about January and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Nope.   I'm not talking about a Lindisfarne song of the same title.   I'm talking about January and the only things that I like about it.   There are only two things:

1.     First of all, and most importantly, it's the month of my birthday!  January
        14th.   WOO-HOO!

2.    Secondly, it's the month that I get to cuddle more with my sibs and
        Mommy at night because it's soooo cold.

There you go.   Not much going on in January except for those two things
which I call the bestest of all events.   January is a let-down for a lot of pawrents and their kitties after the fun and pawties that occurred from Thanksgiving to December 31st.  

Next month, I'll give my February song.

Got to run.

Breeps to all, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DAY BEFORE NEW YEAR'S DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407978</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jan 2008 05:51:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407978</guid>
		<description>I had a really great time yesterday afternoon and evening.

First of all, when Mommy let Sampy out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a really great time yesterday afternoon and evening.

First of all, when Mommy let Sampy out for his afternoon meowting, I followed him out.   Mommy stayed on the porch with me and watched what I would do.   I sniffed around and when it looked like I was going to jump off, Mommy grabbed me.   She held me in her arms for the rest of my meowting.  I watched a few little birdies flying in and out of the bamboo bushes.   I also  saw two squirrels chase each other up the big oak tree and onto our house's roof top.

I wanted to go outside in the beginning because there was a squirrel on the back porch.  I got a close up of this critter and saw that it looked like a miniture Bailey Gray Cloud.   The only difference was it had buck teeth, small ears and a pointed face.   Mommy told me squirrels are "high-class" rodents because the live in trees, eat nuts and have plumy tails.

I've seen them a lot before.  I didn't know they were rodents!

Sampy told me that he almost caught one this fall.   It got away and ran up the big oak tree.

Anyway, when it was midnight, Mommy brought out the baggie of catnip and us kitties had our New Year's "cat-tails"   We got buzzed and saw in the new year that way!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, all my Catster friends.  My best wishes go out to all for a pawsome 2008!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY RESOLUTIONS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407810</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:14:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407810</guid>
		<description>Well, it's almost 2008 and Mommy asked me for my New Year's resolutions.

I told her I've already  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, it's almost 2008 and Mommy asked me for my New Year's resolutions.

I told her I've already started on them and that is to never, ever to jump atop the pantry and tear out 2 feet of moulding again.  The other is never to jump over top of the vallance (sp. ?) above the kitchen sink.

I told her I can't resolve my problem for only liking gravy on moist food.  It's a habit I can't break.

Other than that, I am a big boy and not fat.   I'm big boned and big muscled.   There's no flab on me so I don't need to lose any weight.

Anyway, I got to run.

I wish everybody a Happy New Year!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BLAHHHHHHHH WEATHER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407388</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:33:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407388</guid>
		<description>It's that type of a day.  Rain, rain, rain, cold, cold, cold.   BLAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! 

Mommy asked me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's that type of a day.  Rain, rain, rain, cold, cold, cold.   BLAHHHHHHHHHHH!!! 

Mommy asked me if I'd care to join her in front of the TV.

She already fed us and she's not hungry yet.

Sooooo,  until later,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COUNT DOWN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407171</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:51:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/407171</guid>
		<description>Yes!   There's only two more days (after today) until 2008!

I can't believe it!   Mommy says all  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes!   There's only two more days (after today) until 2008!

I can't believe it!   Mommy says all of us are going to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve.   We're going to watch it on the big console TV downstairs.

It's going to be fun.

Other than that, I bugged Mommy everytime she went into the kitchen.   I keep wanting more cat food gravy.   She's  annoyed with this, I know.   She's thinking of making me post in the "Answers" portion to see if I can get some help.   She doesn't know what kind of moist cat food to give me as I won't eat it.   All I want is the gravy type so I can lick off the gravy.   

Anyway, I'm done with my diary for now as I'm sleepy.

Night-night & breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!!  WOO-HOO!! THANK YOU CATSTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/406599</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:25:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/406599</guid>
		<description>I'm DDP today.  What a purrleasant way to close out 2007!   Thank you Catster!

I also thank my go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm DDP today.  What a purrleasant way to close out 2007!   Thank you Catster!

I also thank my good buddy, Fido for the snowflake, his kind words and concats today;  Autumn, Samoa & family for the lovely heart and concats; Gimme, Ele & Ambro for the jingle bells kind words and concats;  Mercy & family for the lovely red rosette, kind words and concats; and Cocoa and family for their sock full of goodies along with concats and New Year's wishes.

Of course, I'll insert further thank you's as the day progresses and goddies come in.

I helped Mommy again with the bed making.   I was on the down comforter and she gave me a little ride on it while she pulled it up.   It was such fun!

She's going to help me again today by loading up some New Year's mewsic.
I'm also in the mood for a New Year's pawty with lots of salmon gravy, tuna gravy, chicken gravy, Feline Greenies and Meow Mix.

Anyway, I hope it warms up a bit around here.   Mommy peeked out the window and saw that the sky was clear.   She's not sure of the temp yet.

Got to run.   Thank you again Catster, Fido,  Samoa & family; Gimme Ele & Ambro;  Mercy & family; and Cocoa & family for making my day a pawsome one!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY AND I HELP EACH OTHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/406435</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:51:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/406435</guid>
		<description>I helped Mommy make her bed this morning.

And she helped me put in the Happy New Year background  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I helped Mommy make her bed this morning.

And she helped me put in the Happy New Year background on my page.

I call that an even trade!

Other than that, I spent most of the afternoon napping on the living room chair.   There's a nice yellow crocheted blankie on it which is really comfy.

I can't believe Catmas is all gone until next year and now Purry Mew Year is coming up!

Time flies!

Purrs and Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY CATMAS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405859</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:16:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405859</guid>
		<description>My Catmas was okay and I played with my new toy on and off in the morning.  I also pulled down the s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My Catmas was okay and I played with my new toy on and off in the morning.  I also pulled down the stocking which hung on the mantle.  That was great fun!

Around dinner time Mommy's bestest friend Mary came over and I got scared. As you all know, I'm a scaredy cat whenever Mommy has company.   I hide under the bed until they leave.

Mommy says, I'm like this 'cause she doesn't have that much company and my sister Kali  lives Mary who also has her daughter, husband and children living with her in a two floor townhouse condo.  There are also three other kitties and a doggie living there.    Kali gets far more exposure than I and is a lap cat and never hides when there's company.

Anyway, I'm back to normal because Mommy is alone again.  I'm glad her brother isn't coming over today 'cause he scares me more than anyone!   He's big and has a loud voice.   Men's voices scare me the most!

Well, I must go now.   Mommy has to get her breakfast.  She fed us and didn't feed herself!

Later, my friends and I hope everybody had a purrfect Catmas yesterday.   

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURR-PURR BELLS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405101</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:53:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405101</guid>
		<description>Purr-purr bells,
Purr-purr bells,
Purring all the way,
Oh what fun it is to purr in Mommy's face  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Purr-purr bells,
Purr-purr bells,
Purring all the way,
Oh what fun it is to purr in Mommy's face today!

And that's what Sampy and I did to Mommy at 6:15 this morning.   We told her to get up and get ready to help a couple of us with our diaries and to finish off Catmas shopping.   DON'T forget to make a nice long stop at PETSMART, purrlease!

I can't believe that Catmas is tomorrow.  My, how fast this year has gone by!  On January 14, 2008, I'll be a big 2 years old!    I'm built like a hulk for a kitty of that age!   

Anyway, I must go now and prowl around the house to see what I can get into.

Have a purry day before Catmas, my Catster friends!

Purrrrrrr & Breeeeeeeeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY TRICKED ME!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405018</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:40:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/405018</guid>
		<description>I don't think it was funny either.   I was purring nicely and Mommy picked me up and put me in her l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't think it was funny either.   I was purring nicely and Mommy picked me up and put me in her lap.   That was fine until she whipped out those nail clippers and started clipping away.   My wonderful mood was suddenly gone.   I turned off my motor and started kicking at her hands.

Again, she got most of my nails.   A few she didn't have to do 'cause they weren't sharp enough to cut.   GOOD!

Anyway, Booger's B'Day is today and we've dropped by periodically today to help him celebrate.

Got to run and go back to the pawty!

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TOYS!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/404289</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:19:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>One of Mommy's bosses gave her some Catmas toys for us!

Can you believe that?  

We got &quot;Bungie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of Mommy's bosses gave her some Catmas toys for us!

Can you believe that?  

We got "Bungie Buddy" and "Krazy Kat".   Bungie Buddy is a toy which you can hang on a doorknob and Mommy doesn't have to swing it for us.   We swing it ourselves.

Kratzy Kat is a fur mousie in which you can stuff catnip in it's belly.  Mommy helped me with this.   I was very interested in the Krazy Kat as the catnip was organic and very strong!

I had a good time with this one.   Thank you, Mommy's, boss!

Mommy also got a pawkage.  This time it wasn't for Pierre!   Her Dad sent her a check, a beaded kitty head change purse and a 2008 calendar wherein he and Mary inserted their own pics.  It brought back a lot of memories.

Well, I must go for now.   It's a very lazy day and Mommy is running out of steam.   

We're all going to take a nappy and maybe Bail or Sampy will have something to say later  tonight.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, DOWZA, YOWZA!  I GOT DDP!  THANK YOU CATSTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/403082</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:30:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/403082</guid>
		<description>OMC!  I'm DDP today!  Thanks Catster for this honor!  

This little story was published on Mommy's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  I'm DDP today!  Thanks Catster for this honor!  

This little story was published on Mommy's B'Day last year and didn't "hit" the DDP.   I figured I'd give it another try on her B'Day this year.  I put it on the evening before, so it could run all day on her special day.

It worked!

Anyway, thank you my little friend, MITTENS, for my first prezzie of the day - a cute pair of jingle bells and your kind words & belated B'Day wishes for Mommy.   I also thank the following for their afternoon prezzies:   Gimme, Ele & Ambro for the snowman, concats & kind words;  Cocoa & Co. for their kind concats and snowman; and Samoa & Family for the jingle bells & their kind concats.   

I'm going to be jingling all the way around the house today 'cause I'm one contented kitty!

I'll update this entry as more prezzies come in.

Take care everybody and thank you again.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AS PAWMISED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/402528</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:00:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/402528</guid>
		<description>I said I was going to post my little story &quot;A Catmas Pawty&quot; again for Mommy's birthday.   I'm going  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I said I was going to post my little story "A Catmas Pawty" again for Mommy's birthday.   I'm going to add it tonight so it can run all day tomorrow.   Here goes:

                             A CATMAS PAWTY by Merlin, the Little Guy

On Catmas eve, I went to bed early.  Later that night, I woke up at the stroke of midnight from a deep sleep by the sounds of loud piano music, drums, and a trumpet.   Catmas carols were being sung in our native tongue: meows, howls, breeps and chirps.

I got up from Mommy's bed where I  always sleep every night.  I walked slowly down the hall toward the computer room.  The door was open slightly.  I found this to be very odd as Mommy always had this door closed to keep my brothers and I out.  I peeked through the crack of the door and saw, to my amazement, all of Mommy's cat figurines had come to life, jumped out of the glass display cabinet and were pawtying!  Portia-Lynne was playing the piano while her husband Sir Ramic blew on the horn!  Their three little ones, China, Cyrstal and Blenko sat atop the piano and sang in their beautiful high-pitched breeps.  Some of the kitty figurines of unknown names were dancing as Portia-Lynne and her husband played Jingle Bell Rock.  Others stood and talked while they drank varying  Catnip type drinks:  Catip Sunrises, Catnip Ladies, Catnip Cape Codders (Catnip with cranberry juice). 

A Catmas tree, stood tall behind the piano and perched in the top of the tree was the Cheshire Cat grinning and swishing his large plumed tail!

I wanted to pawty with them and the thought of meeting a girl went through my head.  I decided it would not be a good idea to enter the room as there was magical spell  in here on this Catmas Eve.  All the kitties were not real and if I joined in, I would become like them after the party ended and would have to spend the whole year on the shelf with them as a figurine.

I value my life too much.  I love my Mommy and brothers and sister and I'd miss them and they'd miss me.   Because of this, I decided to watch the pawtiers from a distance.  They were all too drunk on catnip drinks and they never noticed me watching them.

Eventually, I returned to my bed and didn't wake up until the Catmas morning sunlight poked through the bedroom window blinds.

The dream was still very alive in my head and out of curiosity, I went into the computer room to find the following:  The glass door to the display case was slightly ajar and one of the windows was open a crack, and on the floor was the figurine of Portia-Lynne wearing our Santa hat.  But the strangest thing of all was the look on her face.  She was smiling up at me . . . . .

                                                             The End

So, there you go.  I was young and little last year when I thought of this story.   Maybe I should say it's written by  Merlin, the Big Guy!

Happy Birthday to you Mommy tomorrow.  This is my early present to you!

Purrrrrrrrrrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN SLEEPING A LOT THIS WEEKEND</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/402050</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:19:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/402050</guid>
		<description>The title says just about all.   Other than sleeping, I've been bugging Mommy everytime she goes int ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The title says just about all.   Other than sleeping, I've been bugging Mommy everytime she goes into the kitchen.   I try my best to con more food be it gravy or Feline Greenies.

Also, I love the new toy "Plume Crazy".   I don't see why Bail doesn't like it.   The first time I saw this toy, I stood up on my haunches and swung at it.  When I do that to a toy, it means I approve highly of it.   It gets my stamp of approval any day!

Well, it's back to the pink blankie.   It's one of those type of days.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NEXT TUESDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/401082</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:40:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/401082</guid>
		<description>Next Tuesday is Mommy's birthday and her office luncheon is going to be held then too!

My diary o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Next Tuesday is Mommy's birthday and her office luncheon is going to be held then too!

My diary on that day is going to be my story "Catmas Pawty" which I wrote for her last year.  It's a little tale in which all her ceramic and porcelain kitties come alive on Catmas eve.

Other than that, I've been bugging Mommy for gravy all the time.  I wonder if she can buy me a big can of chicken or salmon gravy for Catmas.

Well, I got to run.  It's getting late around here.

Night-night, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>QUICK, FAST AND IN A HURRY NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/400728</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:48:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>CONCATS YINGY!   You're my hero today!

Also, I just packed in a good bit of Meow Mix for my late  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ CONCATS YINGY!   You're my hero today!

Also, I just packed in a good bit of Meow Mix for my late night snacky.  Now, I'm ready to hit the hay.

Night-Night,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DIARY OF A TIRED YOUNG MAN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/400390</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:05:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/400390</guid>
		<description>I'm sooo tired tonight.   It must have been the salmon Fancy Feast gravy, but I'm not sure.

Purrh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm sooo tired tonight.   It must have been the salmon Fancy Feast gravy, but I'm not sure.

Purrhaps it's the cloudy drizzly day we had.   I think the sun came out for about 5 minutes around lunch time.   That's all.

I dictated this and I'm ready to nod off to dreamland.   I'm curled up beside  Sampy on the pink blankie.   He's already out like a light.

I don't have much to say.  Sorry!

Night-Night, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>'ERRRRRRRP&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/399456</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Dec 2007 07:23:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/399456</guid>
		<description>This is the noise I make when Mommy gives me catnip.  Catnip makes me sing in the weirdest of ways! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is the noise I make when Mommy gives me catnip.  Catnip makes me sing in the weirdest of ways!

Now, I'm going to sit back and enjoy the buzz I'm having.

Bye for now,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS A BAD BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/398942</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:03:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/398942</guid>
		<description>While Mommy was at work, I decided to scale one of my mountain tops in the kitchen.  I jumped up to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While Mommy was at work, I decided to scale one of my mountain tops in the kitchen.  I jumped up to the highest of all (over top of the pantry) and came crashing down onto the ledge along side of the stove.  I tore out a foot long piece of moulding!  It was hanging by two nails when she found it.

Mommy wasn't too happy about that.   She had to get the tallest step ladder and climb up to get the piece of moulding somewhat back in place.   She couldn't get it all the way in place as she's not a carpenter and not too steady on her feet climbing that high.  She either has to have Daddy Rob or Mary's cousin Billy fix it.  Billy was the one who originally did the work anyway.

Merl the destroyer strikes again!

I don't know what it is about me and heights.   I just love them!   I love leaping up there and being up there looking down at everybody.   

Maybe I'm part mountain lion.

Well, that's my Friday adventure.  I hope everybody has a purrfect weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AFTER BAIL, I WAS NEXT  . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/398579</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Dec 2007 18:50:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/398579</guid>
		<description>When Mommy got done trimming Bail's nails, I was next.

I believe and so does Mommy, that I gave h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy got done trimming Bail's nails, I was next.

I believe and so does Mommy, that I gave her the worst of all times.

Bail's growling and hissing was nothing compaired to my SCREECHING, WIGGLING AND SCRATCHING!   Yes, I said SCRATCHING!   I drew blood from Mommy's left hand!

I hate having my nails trimmed more than any purrson in this household.
I don't like the way it feels.   It hurts and I made very sure Mommy got the message!

Hopefully, she won't trim my nails anymore.   My luck, she'll come at me wearing leather gloves.

I better hide under the bed when that happens.

I think I'll finish up now and take a nappy.  It's getting late.

Purrs & Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I  DESERTED MOMMY LAST NIGHT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/397834</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 03:56:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/397834</guid>
		<description>Last night was the first night I didn't sleep with Mommy on her big bed.   Last night was the first  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was the first night I didn't sleep with Mommy on her big bed.   Last night was the first night I didn't lick and purr in her face.

I desertered Mommy.

I decided that Bail needed the company so I spent the whole night on the pink blankie with him.

Mommy wasn't lonely . . .  nope . . . .  Sampy slept with her and licked her hair at 5:00 a.m.

Well, I must go now.   Sorry about the non-diary last night.   I was too tired.

Have a pawsome Wednesday, my Catster friends and way to go Tiskers & Mittens on your DDP's!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS SHOUT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/397331</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 18:03:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/397331</guid>
		<description>This morning I found another mysterious shout from The Blue Kitty.  She/he said:  &quot;I have eyes of bl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I found another mysterious shout from The Blue Kitty.  She/he said:  "I have eyes of blue and am happy to know you.  Guess who?"

Ummmm.  Eyes of blue.   Must be a Siamese.   Is Yingy tricking me?   No it can't be him.   There's lots of meezers in Catsterland.   It could also be a ragdoll or a birman or any of the oriental-types.

I'll visit the agency on this one too.   I wonder if anybody's else has been hit.  I'm the only one in my family.

As to the rest of my day, Mommy played the silly song she has on Yingy''s page.  It was cats meowing and dogs barking to "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".  That's what I think the song is.   Anyway, I was on the pink blankie when she played it.   I  woke right up and started walking around.  I thought I was in the vet's office for a minute!  All that commotion!

Well, I must go now and drop in at the agency and make them aware of the Blue Kitty.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice Monday night and of course stay warm if you're in a place that has cold Decembers.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396778</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2007 10:29:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396778</guid>
		<description>WOWZA -DOWZA, Sampy!!   Way to got on the DDP!!

I'm so proud of him and really happy as he hasn't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA -DOWZA, Sampy!!   Way to got on the DDP!!

I'm so proud of him and really happy as he hasn't gotten DDP in some time.

Also, I want to alert the Agency of a very mysterious shout I received yesterday.   It says:  "SnowAngel - I'm fluffy for the meowlidays - plys I'm a new case!"

Now, I'm purrplexed . .  . this is the first mysterious shout I've gotten.  I must report this one at once.

Well, I have to run over to the Agency and make them all aware.   Does anybody know who this "SnowAngel" may be?

Purrs and breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHECK ME OUT!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396524</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:59:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396524</guid>
		<description>WOW!   I'm really styling and profiling in two Catmas collars!    I'm one HOT dude!

Mommy's so pr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW!   I'm really styling and profiling in two Catmas collars!    I'm one HOT dude!

Mommy's so proud of me for posing nicely today.   So, my friends, enjoy four new pics of me (all in collars).   I don't do hats nor antlers!

As to the rest of today, I ate, slept and played.   You know, the usual.

Mommy's says she's going to put the Catmas mewsic in tomorrow.   She wants to relax  and watch a movie.

Later and breeps and purrs,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY GAVE ME TIME OUT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396177</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:38:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/396177</guid>
		<description>This evening I was a bad kitty.

All of us were in the computer room and Mommy was just logging on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This evening I was a bad kitty.

All of us were in the computer room and Mommy was just logging onto Catster when I wanted to tug on the little fringed table cloth on the end table next to the computer desk.   SHE SIMPLY HATES THAT because I get my claws caught in the fringe and yank hard enough to pull down several picture frames.  She's afraid they will break.

She tells me it urks her to no end so she put me out of the room all by myself.  I had to deal with being alone which I don't like.

Mommy is hoping this will correct me of this behaviour.   I don't think it'll work because I've been doing this all the time since I was a kitten.  She usually has a kitty tease in there to direct me toward POSITIVE playtime.

Of course, I like to play with things made of cloth (fringe and lacey stuff).

Anway, I'm going to cut it short and let Bail and Cammie  Rose say something (if they're up to it).

Goodnight, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TUNA FARE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/395787</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:49:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/395787</guid>
		<description>Tuna, tuna fare,
How I love my tuna fare,
Gravy to licky,
Tuna that sticky,
on my little pinky t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tuna, tuna fare,
How I love my tuna fare,
Gravy to licky,
Tuna that sticky,
on my little pinky tongue . . .

I'm still a gravy boy and boy do I love the tuna gravy from  Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Tuna Fare!!!

If any of you out there are Baby Boomers like Mommy you may remember your pawrents singing some songs from another generation.  For example "Truly Fair":

Truly, truly fair,
How I love my truly fair,
Songs to sing her,
Trinkets to bring her,
Flowers for her golden hair.

Sing my song to that.   HEHEHE!!  MOL, MOL!!

Sorry, I know it's lame, but hey . . . whatever!!

I'm going to turn it over to Bail . . .

Breeps to all, my Catster friends

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DAY AFTER THE DAY OF FAME   . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/395339</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:57:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/395339</guid>
		<description>I had a few more gifts that came in later yesterday and I just sent out the thank you notes a few mi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a few more gifts that came in later yesterday and I just sent out the thank you notes a few minutes ago:

Family of Molly, Dexter, et al. for their acorn and kind words; Biscotti & Family for their football & kind words;  and Theo for his acorn and kind words.

Thank you my friends and of course Catster for making my day very special yesterday.

As to today, Mommy was looking through one of her cat books and looked up "bombay" kitties.  It mentioned that bombay's are referred to as "little panthers" because they have black shiny coats and copper eyes.   Sounds like me except for the eye color.  My eyes are more green/gold.

As to the Maine Coon part of me, it's only my voice and size.  Check out the picks of my sister, Kali.   She's the Maine Coon looking one.

Well, I'm going to call  it a night.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC! OMC! THANK YOU CATSTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394553</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:27:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394553</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, FAR OUT!  I'm DDP today!   Thank you Caster!

My short sleepy story surely paid off!  WOW! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, FAR OUT!  I'm DDP today!   Thank you Caster!

My short sleepy story surely paid off!  WOW!

My thanks go out to Boogers and Family for the  football; my girlfriend, Squirt for a turkey drumstick;  Gimme & Family for the yummy pawty pie;  Samoa & Family for the pilgrim hat; and Riley & Family (family of our dear friend Milo) for the lovely red ribbon rosette!

I haven't heard from Squirt in some time and receiving her concats, made my day even more enjoyable!

Mommy gave me a kiss and  a couple hugs; and my brothers and sister gave me their concats.   Cammie Rose always growls her concats.

Well, I got to run and will enjoy my Day of Fame!

Thank you again everybody!  I love you!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LAZY RAINY MONDAY NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394432</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:06:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394432</guid>
		<description>The title says it all!

Both my brothers are hogging the pink blankie and are sleeping soundly.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The title says it all!

Both my brothers are hogging the pink blankie and are sleeping soundly.

I'm drowzy and am going to be in dreamland pretty soon too . . . .

Got to go . . .

Breeps & Purrs, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT OF ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394042</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:45:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/394042</guid>
		<description>I truly wasn't in the mood to have my pic taken tonight.   I wanted my dinner first!

Mommy manage ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I truly wasn't in the mood to have my pic taken tonight.   I wanted my dinner first!

Mommy managed to get two pics of me that were almost good.   In all the others, I moved, ran, leapt on the kitchen counter, or my eyes glowed!

It wasn't a good day for a photo shoot at all.   And that mishap with Bail was some trip.   Mommy had me crawl under her bed to get him out.   She did this by moving the ribbons on a stick under the bed so I chase it.  Out came Bail when I went after the toy!   Good work, Mommy!

Also, it's been a lazy and cold day.  No windows were open at all!   I don't think it got any higher than 50 degrees.

Well, I'm tired so I'm going to take a nappy.

Later and breeps, my Catster friends

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I MISSED MOMMY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/393667</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:22:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/393667</guid>
		<description>I was surely glad when Mommy got home after being a mall rat today.  She spent 8 hours at the mall a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was surely glad when Mommy got home after being a mall rat today.  She spent 8 hours at the mall and came home with one top from Old Navy!

She told me she did more than that as she had to get an eye exam and new glasses.  That took most of the time.

Anyway, I'm glad she's back home because I was getting really hungry.

I can't survive on Meow Mix alone.  I need my cat food gravy too!

Anyhoo, I thanked her for my cool Santa Claus on the roof top background and my dear sister's pics.  She wants to take some new ones of me as the ones from last year look too faded.   As Bail said about that, "Fussy Mommy!   I look fine."

Well, I will be on my way.   It's pink blankie time.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome Saturday night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392920</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:56:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392920</guid>
		<description>I'm a little late at doing my entry.  Mommy and her boyfriend had Thanksgiving dinner here and they  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a little late at doing my entry.  Mommy and her boyfriend had Thanksgiving dinner here and they were busy preparing all the stuff.

I, of couse, got scared and hid under the bed in the computer room while they were downstairs.   When they were done, I still stayed under the bed while they were watching some movies.  Then I ran downstairs and sat on the highest shelf in the big cat tree.

I'm really skittish when Mommy has company.  I don't think I'll ever get over it.

Bail got much braver and let Daddy Rob pick him up and rub his tummy.

Of course, Sampy has no problem with company.

Well I'm getting a little sidetracked here and want to roll around some of Mommy's pens.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, MY CATSTER FRIENDS.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS BAIL!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392556</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:34:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392556</guid>
		<description>Well, he did it again this month!  Bail's on a roll!

I also send out my purrs and prayers to BUDD ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, he did it again this month!  Bail's on a roll!

I also send out my purrs and prayers to BUDDIE.   I want him to get well soon.

Also, it's been a very warm day today, so Mommy left us kitties two upstairs windows open.   It was nice for a change to have the 70 degree weather back for a couple of days.

A cold front will happen later tomorrow.   So we have a warm start to Thanksgiving.

Anyway, I wish a happy Thanksgiving to all my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I BROKE ANOTHER TOY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392051</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:14:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/392051</guid>
		<description>I broke one of my favorite toys!   It's the feathers, ribbons and bat heads on a stick.   I pulled r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I broke one of my favorite toys!   It's the feathers, ribbons and bat heads on a stick.   I pulled really hard on it and off came the feathers and bat heads.   Only the ribbons remained on the stick.

I'm still playing with the ribbons part of it, but it's not as fun.  I'm putting in a request now for another cool toy for Christmas.

Well, that's about it for my day.  It's been a rather lazy one.

Breeps and purrs to all my Catster friends.  Also, I want our friend BUDDIE to get well.   He needs a lot of purrs and prayers right now.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN GETTING ON MOMMY'S NERVES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/391595</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:35:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/391595</guid>
		<description>Mommy tells me that I'm getting on her nerves about why I only lick the  gravy off the canned cat fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy tells me that I'm getting on her nerves about why I only lick the  gravy off the canned cat food and leave the meat for Sampy.

What really gets to her most about this is that I'm begging for more everytime she goes into the kitchen.   She tells me if I ate the food like a normal kitty, I wouldn't keep begging all the time.   My tummy would be full.

I don't know what to do and neither does Mommy.   I like my Meow Mix and I hate moist food except for the gravy and I'm not too keen on table scraps either.  I'm always hungry for more and more gravy.

Oh well, it's time to follow Mommy back to the kitchen for more gravy.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!  DO I EVER HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SISTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390739</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:47:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390739</guid>
		<description>As I mentioned yesterday, Mommy went to see her friend Mary and my sister Kali.

Update on Kali:   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As I mentioned yesterday, Mommy went to see her friend Mary and my sister Kali.

Update on Kali:   She is a BIG girl.   Mommy picked her up and if she had her eyes closed, she would have thought she was holding Bail.   She feels about 12 lbs (a little lighter than I as I was 12 lbs in March and I know I'm around 13-14 lbs. now).  Her fur is soft, silky and fluffy like Bail, and her tail is a full plume, but not as long as Bail's).  She is a lap cat and loved wearing the Christmas pawty collar.   She let Mommy and Mary take pics of her wearing the collar.   She also let Mommy put the Santa hat on her.

Pics of my sis will be added Thanksgiving weekend as our Christmas decor will be put up then.   

Mommy plans on adding one pic of herself and Kali today (minus the pawty collar).

Well, I got to run and let Mommy  eat her breakfast.

Breeps and purrs to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome Sunday.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390417</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:00:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390417</guid>
		<description>Mommy's going to visit her friend Mary today and that means she'll get to see my sister Kali too.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's going to visit her friend Mary today and that means she'll get to see my sister Kali too.  They're going to do a Christmas photo shoot of Kali.  She's going wear antlers, santa hat, and collar.  We're all hoping she cooperates.  

I bet Kali's a really big girl now.   Mommy hasn't seen her in a year.   I know I've gotten bigger since then.

I can't wait to see her pics!

Also, Mommy did a photo shoot of Cammie, Sampy and I today.   She got some good ones of us wearing the collar.  The other two didn't want anything to do with wearing antlers or santa hat.   She hasn't tried the hat or antlers on me yet.

Well, I must take my nappy now.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect weekend.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A NEW PIC OF ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390227</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:15:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/390227</guid>
		<description>Not much going on except for a new pic will be coming to my site.   I'm not sure how many pics there ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not much going on except for a new pic will be coming to my site.   I'm not sure how many pics there are on there now.   If there are too many, one will have to be removed to make way for this one.   Wouldn't it be nice if Catster HQ would allow us to have 75 or maybe even 100 pics.  It gets so hard to decide which ones to remove.   You get kind of attached to them.   They all become very sentimental.

Also, it's a very quite and cold night.  I think I take a little nappy on the pink blankie next to my big brother, Sampy.

Later, my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT LATE FREAKY NOTE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/389423</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:15:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/389423</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I got DDP and got a rosette from Hondo.  I thanked him and said, &quot;His family is next to ge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I got DDP and got a rosette from Hondo.  I thanked him and said, "His family is next to get DDP".   Well, it happened!   Boogers got DDP.   I sent Boogers a rosette mentioning my prediction to Hondo and that the mystical powers of Merlin are working!

Maybe I can guess what the winning lottery numbers are next!   

Isn't that freaky?  

Well, I must go now.   Mommy says for all of us to keep in short tonight.

Breeps to all,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA - FAR OUT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/388665</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:53:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/388665</guid>
		<description>I'm DDP today!   Thank you Catster for this honor!   It's been some time since I got DDP . . . .  Ba ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm DDP today!   Thank you Catster for this honor!   It's been some time since I got DDP . . . .  Bail and Yingy's been hogging it lately for here.

I'm really going to enjoy today and groove on my fame.   Also, it's supposed to warm up into the lower 60's for the next couple of days which will add to my enjoyment.

Sampy and Mommy gave me concats and Bail is still hiding under the bed.   You see, Sampy and Bail got into it this morning and I don't know what it was all about.   When Bail feels stressed he retreats to the regions "under the bed".   Sampy grabbed Bail by the scruff of his neck with his mouth, and Bail hissed and squirmed couldn't break loose.   Mommy had to clap her hands to make them break it up.   All ran downstairs.  She found Bail hiding under the cat tree in the corner of the dining room.  She asked him if he was okay, and he ran upstairs and hid under her bed.   She also told Sampy he was a bad boy and he gave her that look,  "who, me?"

Anyway, thank you Hondo for the nice juicy turkey (I'll share it with everybody);  Gimme, Ele and Ambro for a piece of pumpkin pie; Rocky Ann for a piece of pumpkin pie; and Spunky for another juicy turkey.   I let Sampy have the whipped cream 'cause he was craving it ever since the pumpkin pies came out.

Well, I must go and let Mommy get ready for work.

Breepity breeps to all my friends and again thank you Catster for making my day a great one!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>EARLY THIS MORNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/388539</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:23:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/388539</guid>
		<description>As you may already know, Sampy and I are Mommy's alarm clock kitties.  We wake her up before the ala ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As you may already know, Sampy and I are Mommy's alarm clock kitties.  We wake her up before the alarm goes off at 6:00 a.m.   We make sure that we're in her face between 5:30 and 6:50 a.m., purring, licking and kneading.

This morning was a little different.  Sampy sat on Mommy's pillow and I sat near her left shoulder.   Sampy licked Mommy's hair and then he licked me on top of my head.   I let him do it for a minute and that was enough.  He got his drool all over my head!  I raised my paw at him.   Mommy told us, "no fighting in bed".

We listened to her and stopped.  Soon, the alarm clock went off.   We ran because we don't like the sound of that thing.  

It was a chilly, drizzly morning.   Mommy didn't want to go to work.  She did anyway.

Now it's nearing 9:30 p.m. and we're ready to turn  in for the night.  
Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome night.

Merl = ^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE PINK BLANKIE PASSES THE FELINE COMFORT TEST; AND MERLIN ON SHOES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/387991</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:50:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/387991</guid>
		<description>Testing, one, two, three, four.  Who's this pink blankie for? 

As you you probably know, Mommy wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Testing, one, two, three, four.  Who's this pink blankie for? 

As you you probably know, Mommy washed the pink blankie and put the blue one in the dirty laundry pile to be washed later.

I think this blankie is much softer than the blue one.   All of us kitties have tested it today and we highly approve!  Paws up for the pink blankie! 

Also, I took a nice long nappy on it while Mommy went to the local shopping mall.   She was looking for jeans and shoes and didn't find a single thing.

It's really terrible when you walk the whole mall looking for shoes and when you come home, your feet are killing you!

Humans and their shoes!   I'm thankful I'm a cat and have pads on my feet and don't have to wear shoes!

So there you go.  That's my stuff to say for the day.

Later, my Catster friends.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S MAKE NEW FRIENDS DAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/387586</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:32:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/387586</guid>
		<description>Today, we cruised Catsterland and found a bunch of kitties we want to be friends with.   We've sent  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, we cruised Catsterland and found a bunch of kitties we want to be friends with.   We've sent out our requests.

As to my home life, I peeked out the window and saw Yingy on the back porch.  Mommy was giving him chicken and cat food.   

I saw her try to catch him and he slid right out of her hands.  He wanted no part of that!  I wish Mommy luck in trying to catch him.

Also, tonight will be a good night to do some more voting . . . 

Get your votes in fellow Catsters!

Have a purrleasant day, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHASE THE BUNNY BOY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/386621</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 04:11:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/386621</guid>
		<description>I was sitting on the bottom step when I saw the bunny boy hopping down the stairs.   As he approache ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was sitting on the bottom step when I saw the bunny boy hopping down the stairs.   As he approached the bottom, I jumped him and the game was on!

It's so much fun chasing Bail early in the morning.

Mommy calls Bail bunny boy 'cause he hops down the stairs like a bunny.

Anyway, sorry for the non-diary yesterday.   I was sooo tired and wasn't up to it.

Bye for now and have a happy Thursday, my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M READY TO PAWTY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/386019</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:55:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/386019</guid>
		<description>HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIPLEY AND HIS MOMMY!

I'm ready to pawty tonight.  I'm sporting my hello kitty hat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIPLEY AND HIS MOMMY!

I'm ready to pawty tonight.  I'm sporting my hello kitty hat.  

I'll see everybody there.

Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A VIEW FROM THE CASTLE WINDOW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/385760</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 17:51:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/385760</guid>
		<description>Last year Mommy brought us kitties a castle/cat tree/scratching post.  We hardly use it and now it s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last year Mommy brought us kitties a castle/cat tree/scratching post.  We hardly use it and now it serves the purpose of a toy box.

Anyway, I decided to go inside.  I peeked out the one of the windows and saw Bail walk by.  I stuck my paw out the window and bopped him in the butt!

Mommy laughed when she saw me bop Bail's butt.   He didn't do anything though.  I guess he's  tired tonight.

Well, I guess I'll go now as I need to do some serious grooming.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PFFFT, HISS, MOMMY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/385119</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Nov 2007 08:27:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/385119</guid>
		<description>Bail and Cammie Rose got their mewsic.   I'd like mine now.  Purrlease!

I'd like Robert Plant bac ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail and Cammie Rose got their mewsic.   I'd like mine now.  Purrlease!

I'd like Robert Plant back on my page because this man ROCKS!!

Knead I say more!

I told Mommy to do it 'cause she's got another 1 1/2 hours before her boyfriend shows up to take her out to dinner.   She agreed to do so.

Anyway, I'll be on my way . . . 

Have a nice day, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW THANKSGIVING DECOR!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/384972</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Nov 2007 19:42:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/384972</guid>
		<description>Thanks Mommy for the Thanksgiving mousies on my background.   They look cute enough to chase  . . .  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks Mommy for the Thanksgiving mousies on my background.   They look cute enough to chase  . . . . and . . . .

Our pages still need a little more work.   Mommy's been working hard all day on these (there's five of us) and then came to a stop.   Sampy's page had a very serious error going on with his "vote button" .  It has a purple box around it now and when we clicked on it, the computer froze up and a message appeared stating "Windows Display Driver Stopped Responding", yada-yada-yada.   An error message will be sent to us and we're still waiting for the thing.

We cannot click on Sampy's vote button nor anybody else's (if they have a purple box around it) without our computer freezing up.

HQ has been notified about this.

Anyway, it was very chilly out today.  The heat was on and no open windows at all.

And oh yes, CONCATS BAIL on your 2nd DDP! 

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S A SAD DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/384560</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:48:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/384560</guid>
		<description>I can't believe that MILO is gone.  I'm so sad and miss him.   He was such a nice cat.  My family ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe that MILO is gone.  I'm so sad and miss him.   He was such a nice cat.  My family called him the KING OF CATSTER!  

My purrs and sympathy go out to his pawrents and siblings!  

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE SCAREY BLACK CAT RETREATS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/383824</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 03:28:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/383824</guid>
		<description>All my practicing to be a scarey black cat failed.   I hissed at Cammie Rose once in the morning and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All my practicing to be a scarey black cat failed.   I hissed at Cammie Rose once in the morning and when halloween eve came, things changed.

When I heard the first sounds of children's laughter and other noises outside, I was the first to hide under Mommy's bed.   I stayed under there until she came back upstairs and was situated in the computer room.

My brothers snickered at me.   I paid them no mind.   I'm really a very shy guy.  I don't like visitors, the noises they make, and the knocking at the door.

Lucky for me, we only had about six trick-or-treaters.  It was nothing like last year.

Anyway, we had fun decorating our pages for halloween and telling spooky stories.   That's the part I love.

Well, I must go and think about what I want to decorate my page with for November.   I don't care too much for turkey.   Maybe a nice nature scene would suit me fine.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MORE PRACTICING THIS MORNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/383249</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:27:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/383249</guid>
		<description>When Mommy came downstairs this morning to get her breakfast, I ran toward her with my back arched a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy came downstairs this morning to get her breakfast, I ran toward her with my back arched and tail bristled.   

She laughed at me and asked if was I practicing being a halloween scaredy kitty again.   I told her I was.

I'm a black cat as everybody knows and in fact I'm the only one doing the scaredy cat position around here.  I've got it purrfected now.

Hisssssssssssssssssssssss, growwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwl.

Happy Halloween eve , my Catster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M A MONSTER KITTY TONIGHT!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/382877</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:03:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/382877</guid>
		<description>I'm getting warmed up for halloween!   I'm spooking everybody in the house!   First, I chased Sampy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm getting warmed up for halloween!   I'm spooking everybody in the house!   First, I chased Sampy around the living room, and I was jumping all over the living room couches. 

I spooked Mommy and Sampy by making a loud crashing noise downstairs.   Both came running to see what had happened.

I had chased Bail across the end table and knocked down three picture frames.   Lucky for me, none of them broke.   Bail got scared and hid behind the cat tree.   Mommy tried to get him out from under there and he wouldn't budge.

You see, I warned everybody that I'm going to practice for halloween.   I hissed good and loud at Cammie Rose yesterday too.

Also, tonight, will be a good night to start sending out halloween rosies since halloween itself will be spent downstairs handing out treats to all the children in our neighborhood.  After that, maybe a scary movie.  We got plenty of those starting from the 1960's to present.  Mommy loves ones about vampires and ghosts.    She likes them creepy, atmospheric and suspenseful.    

Anyway, I'm goint to cut it short and let Bail and Sampy say something before it's too late.

Good Evening,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VOTING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/382254</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:34:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/382254</guid>
		<description>We've done some serious voting this weekend in the Cool Cat &amp; Dog Photo contest.

I also have a co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've done some serious voting this weekend in the Cool Cat & Dog Photo contest.

I also have a couple of new ones entered for me so check them out and if you like them, vote.    

As to my day, it's an all windows closed day.   Mommy says it's too cool to have them opened and she still has that nasty cold and doesn't want it getting any worse.

We're all hanging around in different rooms during the day.   I slept on the wicker love seat in the spare bedroom a few minutes ago.  It's placed below a window where the sun streams through.  I love it!

Well, I'll be on my way.   Have a purrleasant day my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STOP LICKING MY FEET!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/381797</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:53:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/381797</guid>
		<description>Sampy and I had a nice long nappy on the blue blankie.  We were snuggled together to keep warm.

S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sampy and I had a nice long nappy on the blue blankie.  We were snuggled together to keep warm.

Suddenly, I awoke to my feet being tickled.   I raised my head and saw Sampy licking my back feet.   Yikes!    That sandpaper tongue of his on my pawpads felt strange and it tickled!   I moved my feet away from him and he turned around the opposite way.

Now, we're going back to sleep again.   Got to run.   Rainy days are sleepy days . . . .

Breeps to all my Catster friends.   

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/381677</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:52:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/381677</guid>
		<description>I can't believe that halloween is just around the corner.  I better start practicing hissing, archin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe that halloween is just around the corner.  I better start practicing hissing, arching my back and bristling my tail!

I'm a black cat and that's what the typical halloween black cats do.   

Then again, I really don't feel like it at this moment.   Maybe tomorrow I could start practicing.

Nighty-night all.  I think the turkey got to me too.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BABY RACCOONS ARE BACK AGAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/381210</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:16:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The baby raccoons were making a lot of noise this morning as they swung from the branches of the red ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The baby raccoons were making a lot of noise this morning as they swung from the branches of the redbud tree like a bunch of monkeys.

Raccoons have fingers and can grab onto tree branches.   They also are excellent climbers.

Putting two and two together:   Raccoons are excellent climbers.   I'm an excellent climber.   Does that make me a raccoon?

NOPE:    I'm one half Maine Coon cat and that's in no way related to a raccoon.   We do make chirps and trills on a softer level than a raccoon.   

So anyway, I saw these baby raccoons again out the computer room window.   I looked at them while they trilled "brrrrreeeeeeeeeeeepppppppp".  

Other than that, it was a wet, dreary day.   There were no windows opened today.  My brothers, sister and I did some serious napping while Mommy was at work.

Well, I got to run and I'll write later, my friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TOO HOT LAST NIGHT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/380447</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:50:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night it was too hot to sleep in Mommy's bed with her and Sampy.   Those two generate enough he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night it was too hot to sleep in Mommy's bed with her and Sampy.   Those two generate enough heat, and I alone do that too.

I slept downstairs with Bail (separately) in the living room.   I came up to visit Mommy at 5:00 a.m. and laid next to her for an hour.

It was raining buckets at that time and hopefully it will cool it off.

Lastly,  we'll be voting in the Cool Cat & Dog Photo Contest every day until we can't vote anymore.   Yes, we're voting for doggies too!  

Got to run.   Take care and breeps and purrs,

Merl =^ . .^-]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M BORED AND I FEEL LIKE GETTING INTO MISCHIEF</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/380321</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:11:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's a boring night.   Maybe I need new toys or something.   Maybe I need another climb up to the ta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a boring night.   Maybe I need new toys or something.   Maybe I need another climb up to the tallest kitchen cabinet.   Sampy is aggravating me too 'cause he's laying under the table in the computer room where I LIKE to go.  When he finally moved, I went under there and Mommy shooed me out.   She never wants me there 'cause I like to swat stuff around and try to pull on the fringed cloth on the table.  There are pictures frames up there and she doesn't want them crashing to the floor.

Mommy's no fun and is boring too.   She don't let me do anything exciting.   Maybe I'll start a fight with Bail or Sampy.

I need to do something  . . . maybe a good scary book or movie would help me get out of this slump.

I think I'll follow Mommy into the kitchen for a snacky.   If nothing else works to cure this boredom maybe food will . . . 

Got to run and see what's in the fridge . . .

Have a nice night, my friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN IS COMING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/379848</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:52:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe that halloween is almost here!  I hope everybody enjoyed my review of &quot;WEIRD MARYLAN ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe that halloween is almost here!  I hope everybody enjoyed my review of "WEIRD MARYLAND" book on Saturday night.

Mommy wants to visit her friend Mary again before halloween so she can dress up my sister Kali in the pumpkin pawty collar.   Mommy's not so sure she can do this as their weekend schedules clash.   Mary's off on Sundays and that's when Mommy has her date.   Saturday Mommy has nothing to do but go shopping all day long, but Mary works.

Purrhaps Mommy can visit Mary after she gets out of work on Saturday night.   That'll probably work.

As to the rest of my day, I was following Mommy everywhere she went.  I always do that.   I also sleep with her every night (not on hot nights).

Anyway, I got to run.   It's sleepy time around here.

Later & breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A COLD START THIS MORNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/378937</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:35:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy just opened the computer room window for me a few minutes ago.  It has warmed up a bit after t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy just opened the computer room window for me a few minutes ago.  It has warmed up a bit after the cold start this morning.

There is a birdie sitting in the redbud tree chirping up a storm at me . . . weee . . . I got to continue to watch him . . . .

Later, I got sidetracked by this birdie . . .  I can't help it . . . 

Breeps,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>URBAN LEGENDS FROM THE BLUE BLANKIE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/378785</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:58:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>&quot;Bail, come sit next to me on the blue blankie while I tell you some Maryland urban legends.&quot;

As  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "Bail, come sit next to me on the blue blankie while I tell you some Maryland urban legends."

As promised, I'm going to tell everybody about what goes on in Maryland, the state in which we live.   There are many scary stories and odd stories that go on around here, and being that Halloween is right around the corner, why not?

I'm going to clean them up a bit 'cause I don't want to get too graphic and scare the britches off anybody.   This book "WEIRD MARYLAND" that Mommy brought about a month ago, has some really strange stuff in it and two of the legends, she has heard back in the 1970's (way before the book was in print);  The Black Aggie and the Goat Man:

First of all, the "Black Aggie" is Maryland's most popular legend.  Black Aggie is a dark statue that was once in a cemetary near Pikesville, MD.   Legend says that if you spend the night in Aggie's arms you will die and if you look into her eyes you'll go blind.  Another is about the goat man who prowls around Lottsford Road in Largo, MD and hurls himself at cars that travel down that road at night.   There are several "crybaby bridges"  in which the legends are very sad.

There are several haunted houses mentioned in this  book.   One is the Perry Hall mansion.  People who visit the house see lights going off and on even though there is no electricity hooked up.

There is a creepy deserted hospital in Glenn Dale, MD, and there are many haunted hotels and bars.

It's an interesting book to read on halloween.   Read it if you dare.   Some of it is really scary and creepy.

"Now, Bail, are you scared?  Maybe we should hide under the bed and cuddle together."

WEIRD MARYLAND can be picked up at your local Borders Book Stores.  It's by Mark Moran, Mark Sceurman and Matt Lake.

Well, I'll let everybody go now.   It's getting  a bit late.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl (the halloween black cat)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THIS IS VERY UNLIKE ME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/377890</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:03:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I didn't write an entry last night.   Shame on me!  I wanted to and Mommy decided to turn in early l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I didn't write an entry last night.   Shame on me!  I wanted to and Mommy decided to turn in early last night.   We may do that tonight too.

All of us did some voting in the catagory of "craziest tail" tonight.   This weekend we're going to do some serious voting in the other catagories.

I'm also thanking my buddy RIPLEY for the black cat rosette last night.   I sent him one tonight.

Other than that, I'm tired.   

I'll check in tomorrow night, I promise.   Have a pawsome night, everyone.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HAD A MEOWTING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/376796</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:04:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is a type of entry Sampy would write about.   Today I'm writing one about a meowting because th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a type of entry Sampy would write about.   Today I'm writing one about a meowting because that's what I did.  

When Mommy went to feed Cammie Rose, she opened the back door and I slowly stepped onto the little mat near the doorway.   I sniffed around and then I saw Cam.   I didn't hiss at her and instead uttered my squeaky yowl.   She responded with a deep throaty meow.  

And that was it.   Mommy brought me back in.  I got to sample the weather and see Cammie Rose.   I hadn't seen her in a while except through the door a few times.

The rest of the day was very nice as it was warm and Mommy left three upstairs windows open for us to enjoy the breezes and watch the birdies and squirrels.

We'll have more of the same tomorrow.   I can't wait.

Got to go now.   Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WOKE UP MOMMY EARLY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/376394</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:39:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>That's why I'm called the &quot;Merly Bird&quot;.  I'm up before the birdies.

In fact, I stole a pen off th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That's why I'm called the "Merly Bird".  I'm up before the birdies.

In fact, I stole a pen off the nightstand this morning and put it into the bed next to Mommy.  It was a hint that I wanted her to help me write a draft of  my diary for today.

Now it's time to write and writer's block strikes big time.   I can't think of a *&^%# thing to say.   It's terrible!

I'll try again tomorrow.

Have a nice night my friends, and please vote for me in the Cool Cat Photo Contest.   I'm sure I got my few pics up there for everyone to chose from.  

Got to run,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NAIL TRIM!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/375592</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 06:15:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMC!   I got a nail trim this morning!  What a horrible way to start my day!

As everybody knows,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!   I got a nail trim this morning!  What a horrible way to start my day!

As everybody knows, I don't like nail trims.  They hurt!

I let Mommy trim my left front paw without screeching, but when she got to my right front paw, I  screeched and wiggled.  When she did my back feet, I was a good boy.

All in all, I did pretty good.  Three paws out of four, ain't bad.   Mommy told me I was a good boy and gave me a kissie on the top of my head.

This entry is a bit later than I anticipated too because while we were on Catster, we lost power for an hour.   Something when "POP" up the street.

Well, I must go now and let the others say their stuff.

Best purrs and breeps to all, 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, COOL ROSETTES CATSTER!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/375307</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:46:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMC, I just love the new halloween rosettes!   

Pumpkins, ghosts, bats and best of all, black cat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, I just love the new halloween rosettes!   

Pumpkins, ghosts, bats and best of all, black cats!

I'm glad Catster people made a rosette to resemble me!

Now, that's what I call cool!

Just thought I'd say this.   Got to run and play some more with my halloween feather toy . . . 

Breeps and purrs,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HI THERE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/375129</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:22:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm the last one to write tonight, so here I go.

I entered three pics so far in the Cool Cat Phot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm the last one to write tonight, so here I go.

I entered three pics so far in the Cool Cat Photo Contest so drop on by and vote for me.

Also, I see nobody got the halloween scary movie trivia of earlier this week.
As promissed, I would give the answer and present an easier one tonight. 

Answer:   Barbara Steele was in BLACK SUNDAY and the remake of DARK SHADOWS.   

As for the new trivia:   Who played CARRIE in the movie of the same name?

This is an easy one.   Whoever pawmails me the correct answer first,will get a rosette from me.  I understand we got some halloween ones out now too.  So pawmail me if you think you know the answer.

Well, I got to run as I'm getting tired.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M A WILDCAT TONIGHT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/374661</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:41:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>When the weather is cooler, I want to run around and get into trouble.

It's amazing at how much e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When the weather is cooler, I want to run around and get into trouble.

It's amazing at how much engergy I have today!   I chased both Sampy and Bail up and down the stairs and I kept bugging Mommy to shake the halloween feather toy.

Also, I see nobody guessed my halloween trivia yet.   I'll give everybody until tomorrow night.  At that time, I'll give the answer and come up with an easier question.

Also, I just found out that the Cool Cat and Dog Contest has started.   I think I'll make some faces or do some need poses or maybe Mommy has some on file in the computer.   We'll see this weekend.

Got to go now as I'm starting to wind down.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WELL . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/374281</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:44:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I see nobody guessed my halloween scary movie trivia yet.  Ummmm, I wonder if I should leave a littl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I see nobody guessed my halloween scary movie trivia yet.  Ummmm, I wonder if I should leave a little hint.   The actress was born in England.   There's my hint.   If nobody guesses it by Friday, I suppose I'll break down and give the answer and come up with an easier trivia question for my next one.

As to my day, it's been very quite except for this morning.   Sampy and I ran up and down the stairs.   It was such fun.   Bail came along and  asked, "what the @@&$% we were doing".  The look on his face was priceless!

This evening is very quite as the raccoons are gone.   I think they moved away.   There are none in the trees, on the porch or in our window.   It's a relief.

Well, I must go and take a little nappy right now.   I'll let Sampy have his turn.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WANT TO SAY SOMETHING DIFFERENT TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/373940</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 19:07:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMC!!   Three of us yapping about raccoons tonight!   OMC again!

I want to say something differen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!!   Three of us yapping about raccoons tonight!   OMC again!

I want to say something different.  I want to talk about halloween being almost here and all the cool decorations I've been noticing on my friends' and other kitties sites.   I love it!  

There are stories, cool pics, costumes, and backgrounds.  I want to start some halloween scary movie trivia tonight:

In the movie "BLACK SUNDAY", who played the roles of Katia/Asa; and also in later years, appeared as a doctor to help Barnabas Collins in the remake of  DARK SHADOWS.

The first correct answer will get a rosette from me!!  Pmail me with your answers.

I will do this a couple times a week until halloween.

Also, we had a very small lightning storm before Mommy walked in the door.  Then it stopped.   I don't think that'll cool it off much at all.

Well, I got to run and let Sampy talk about something and I surely hope it isn't about raccoons!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VARIOUS SUBJECTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/373516</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:20:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, Mommy added another new pic of me.    I'm showing my &quot;kissie lips&quot;.  Mommy told me she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Mommy added another new pic of me.    I'm showing my "kissie lips".  Mommy told me she heard from a lady at a cat show that Bombay's have bald lips like mine.  Whatever!

Secondly, Mommy watched a Stephen King movie today called "The Storm of the Century".   I'll caution you, it's pretty scary.    Also, it's a good one to watch on a hot day like today 'cause all through the movie it was snowing.

Also, when I get a chance, more than likely, next Saturday, I'll talk about a book called "Weird Maryland"  by Mat Lake, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman.  It's a guide to Maryland's urban legends (Maryland has a lot of them) and secrets.

Anyway, today was hot, hot, hot.   We had to have the AC on for half the day.   This is very odd to go up to 90 degrees in October.   I'm ready for palm trees and Spanish moss to start growing in Maryland!

Well, that's all fit to print.   Got to run, Mommy's got to go back to work tomorrow.

Breeps and purrs,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, BAIL.  YOU SURELY ROCK!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372919</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Oct 2007 06:39:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe it!   Bail's got DDP again this month.   Talk about luck of the Irish and it's not e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it!   Bail's got DDP again this month.   Talk about luck of the Irish and it's not even St. Patrick's Day!    Like it was suggested to him, playing the lottery seems like a pawsome idea.  WAY TO GO BAIL, YOU ROCK!

As to my day, it started out fine until I launched a very nasty hairball on the kitchen floor and then some more on the dining room rug.    I can't help it!   My fur just happened to accumulate.   Mommy says this is the first time she remembers seeing me yuck up a hairball.    

I'm fine now since it's out of me.  I'm going to lay around and groove on the nice day it's turning out to be.

Als, enjoy my two new pics.   I finally let Mommy photo me wearing that silly pawty collar!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and again Bail enjoy your day!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO, WOWIE ZOWIE, CAM!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372802</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Oct 2007 18:20:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372802</guid>
		<description>The Diary Lady and/or Guy have been loving us lately.   Bail hit it twice in October and Cammie Rose ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Diary Lady and/or Guy have been loving us lately.   Bail hit it twice in October and Cammie Rose hit it today!   She, Yingy, and I conquered September.   I'd say our family is on a roll!  CONCATS, CAMMIE ROSE!  

As to my day, I've been a very good boy.  I didn't flip any dining room chairs.  I did a lot of napping between Mommy taking my picture with her new cell phone camera.   She was aiming that thing at me today along with the other camera yesterday.   Yesterday, she managed to get a pic of me wearing the halloween pawty collar and one of me sitting in a pile of leaves (fake ones that she bought at Michaels).

Other than that, I sat in the window with Bail and enjoyed the Indian summer we're having.   It's very warm for October.

Also, for you football lovers, the Redskins are going to play the  Lions tomorrow afternoon in New York at 1:00 a.m.   I hope the "Skins"  whoop the Lions' tails!!

Well, I got to go and take my evening nappy on the blue braided ruggie.

Breeps and purrs, my friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AN EARLY MORNING WORKOUT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372246</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 04:13:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We're all up early this morning and I especially, wanted to play.

Mommy brought out this really c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're all up early this morning and I especially, wanted to play.

Mommy brought out this really cool halloween toy that I got last year from Grandpaw!   It's three bat heads filled with catnip attached to an orange boa with one black and one orange streamer.  This is  all attached to an orange stick.   Mommy shook it around for me and I danced, grabbed it and chewed on it.

Mommy also noticed that I have very long back legs.   She believes that's why I can leap to very high places.  The only breed that Mommy knows to have long back legs is a Norwegian Forest Cat, and I'm not one of those.

I'm still wondering who my Daddy is.  My Mommy is a Maine Coon and my sister Kali looks like a Maine Coon.

Anyway, Mommy's home today (although she has to go shopping instead of work).  

Got to run for now as I'm tired from my early morning workout.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect Friday!

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LAZY NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372170</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:15:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/372170</guid>
		<description>I'm taking it really easy tonight.   I'm tired and don't feel like running around the house or flipp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm taking it really easy tonight.   I'm tired and don't feel like running around the house or flipping dining room chairs.   I't a laid back kind of day.

Mommy will be home from work tomorrow.  I'm sure I'll have more energy by then and will be able to bug her big time.

Good night.  I'm very sleepy . . . 

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHAT A PAWSOME BROTHER!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371480</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 03:01:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371480</guid>
		<description>Bail is so pawsome and I look up to him a lot especially when he gets DDP two days in a row!

WAY  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail is so pawsome and I look up to him a lot especially when he gets DDP two days in a row!

WAY TO GO AGAIN BAILS!!!    WOO-HOO!

I got to finish my little snoozie in front of the box fan and Mommy has to get going. 

Bye for now my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LET'S HEAR IT FOR BAIL!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371374</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:16:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371374</guid>
		<description>Way to write them diaries, Bail!!  Concats!

Diary Pick of the Day, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

As to my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Way to write them diaries, Bail!!  Concats!

Diary Pick of the Day, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!

As to my day, I'm still licking gravy off all my cat food.   Mommy doesn't think I'll ever like the rest of it.   I surely pack in the Meow Mix, though.   I can't get enough of that!

Other than that, it's a lazy, warm night and the crickets around here are still chirping.  

I got to keep it short so I'll be on my way.

Breeps & purrs, my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OCTOBER IS HERE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371031</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:19:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/371031</guid>
		<description>This is the month of halloween.   My favorite time of the year!   I'm the black cat in the family an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is the month of halloween.   My favorite time of the year!   I'm the black cat in the family and boy do I have some stuff up my paw for this year!   I'm going to tell stories, I'm going to tell some urban legends, I'm going to review a book called "Weird Maryland"  (that's where we live everyone).   It's a very spooky state.   Lot's of strange stuff happens in Maryland.  

Also, I've got the 100 Foot Long Tail on my page along with the KRAZY HALLOWEEN  KAT, and more halloween graphics are coming . . .

Mommy has Friday of this week off and Monday of next week off.   She's going to put some more stuff on our pages.   I can't wait.

She's also going to try to get me to wear the cowboy hat or the halloween pawty collar.   Good luck with that, Mommy!

Well, I got to run.   Time is a flying.   Breeps to all my Caster friends.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS TO THE CAM!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/370320</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:26:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/370320</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, Cammie Rose.   She's following in my tracks.   DDP for her today.  

I got a nice juicy app ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, Cammie Rose.   She's following in my tracks.   DDP for her today.  

I got a nice juicy apple and concats from RIVER & Family  late last night.   Thank you guys.   Also I got a heart and concats gift from GREMLIN & Family later yesterday.  Thank you too.  All of you are such purrfect friends!

I had a fun time yesterday during the photo shoot with KRAZY KAT.   That's what Mommy calls him.   He's a halloween beanie toy/decoration for humans, but hey, when Mommy put him next to me, I wanted to play with him.   Check out the pics of me chewing on his foot and the graphic one of me pulling his tail with my mouth.

After the photo shoot was over, Mommy put KRAZY KAT on her bed and when she wasn't looking, I dragged him downstairs and left him on the living room floor!   Hehehehe!    I think KRAZY KAT should be a cat toy and not a human toy.

Also, this morning I found KRAZY KAT sitting on top of Mommy's CD player table.  Again, when she wasn't looking, I pulled him down to the floor.  I love him better than my own toy mousies or ballies!

Lastly, the 100 FOOT LONG TAIL is back (check pics).   He's fuller and longer!   He likes to show up every halloween.

Well, I understand that Mommy's going to feed us now so I got to run and lick up some more gravy!

Best purrs and breeps from the natural halloween kitty,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC!! DIARY PICK!! THANK YOU CATSTER!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/370037</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:58:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/370037</guid>
		<description>I got diary pick today!   Woo-hoo!   Thanks so much Catster for this honor!

Also, thank you Hondo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got diary pick today!   Woo-hoo!   Thanks so much Catster for this honor!

Also, thank you Hondo, Boogers and Fido for the lovely rainbow and concats!  Thank you Gleek for the juicy apple and concats; and also Gimme, Ele and Ambro for the yummy shrimp platter and concats!   You are purrfect friends!

Mommy gave me her concats so did Sampy and Bail.   To start the day's celebration she gave Sampy and I some Feline Greenies, ocean fish flavor.   Bail was excluded from eating these 'cause he says they're "yucky".   

So now I'm going to groove on my good feelings all day long and of course lap up some more gravy.  Maybe I'll flip another dining room chair!

Well, I must be on my way.   Mommy says breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m.

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs and breeeeeeeeeeeeeepity breeeeeeeeeeeeeps,
to everybody!

Merl  =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ON GRAVY AND FLIPPING DINING ROOM CHAIRS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/369706</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:31:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/369706</guid>
		<description>As to gravy, Mommy says the cat food companies ought to make cans of gravy  for kitties like me.   W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As to gravy, Mommy says the cat food companies ought to make cans of gravy  for kitties like me.   When I'm given moist cat food with gravy on it (that's the only kind I like) I always leave the meat or fish for Sampy.   I'm in it for the gravy.

Also, this morning I flipped over another dining room chair and knocked the place mats off the table.   Hehehehe!   Did I ever have fun doing this!

Well, that's my morning adventure.   Later and breeps, my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S ALMOST OCTOBER!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/369610</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:09:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/369610</guid>
		<description>OMC!  I can't believe it how fast summer went!   It's truly unbelievable!  I guess it's true that ti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC!  I can't believe it how fast summer went!   It's truly unbelievable!  I guess it's true that time flies when you get older.   I'm now a year and a half old!

Our backyard is filled with fallen leaves and the porch has its share too.   Acorns are falling right and left.   I hope Mommy and whoever else is out there doesn't get pelted with acorns!

Because of the fallen acorns, there are more squirrels running around.   I really enjoy watching these plumy-tailed critters in the trees and on the ground when I look out the open windows.

Well, just thought I'd talk about the fall.   I really love this time of year!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome Thursday night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WE'RE ALL PURRING HERE FOR BAILEY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/368951</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:39:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/368951</guid>
		<description>Sampy, Cammie and I are purring for Bail and would ask for more prayers and purrs.   Mommy's praying ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sampy, Cammie and I are purring for Bail and would ask for more prayers and purrs.   Mommy's praying and praying also.   We all want Bail to get  better.   It's so sad to see him limping and walking like an old man.

Purrlease help my brother dear God and everybody.

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY IT'S THE MERL!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/368839</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:46:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I also joined in the salmon pawty.   I had a great time.   

Afterward, I took a little nappy unde ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I also joined in the salmon pawty.   I had a great time.   

Afterward, I took a little nappy under Mommy's office chair while she was helping Sampy type his entry.

Not much else going on at this moment.   It's rather quiet except for the chirping of crickets.

Got to run.   Mommy has to do some work on Bail's and Sampy's sites.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TODAY IS SO CALM AFTER YESTERDAY'S MESS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/368422</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:28:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/368422</guid>
		<description>Sampy, Bail and I spent to whole night in Mommy's room last night after she put Yingy outside.  It w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sampy, Bail and I spent to whole night in Mommy's room last night after she put Yingy outside.  It was soo peaceful for us kitties.   Mommy couldn't sleep much because she was very upset about Yingy's behavior and her having to make the decision of letting him go.   He had messed with Bail and that was her breaking point.  

As of right now, Yingy hasn't come back.   Mommy told him firmly that she didn't want him in the house anymore.    

It had gotten to the point that he was getting worse everyday instead of better.   His howling, pacing and wanting to start fights was unbearable and scary.

The reason why Bail  said YUCKY to his moist food was from stress.   Not that it tasted YUCKY.   He's back to eating his moist stuff again.   Mommy's appetite had gone down a bit too and she was missing a lot of sleep because of Yingy's behavior.

We're glad he's no longer in the house.   We certainly do hope he finds someone else who can care for him.   As of right now, Mommy is still angry at Yingy for what he did to Bail.   Bail has no visible wounds and Mommy thinks he has some on his tummy and chest areas as he's been growling whenever she picks him up.   Bail never growled before when he was picked up.   

We're all looking forward to a nice long restful night tonight.   We need to make up for lost sleep around here.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NEW PHOTOS, NEW MEWSIC AND GRAPHIC</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367760</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:07:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367760</guid>
		<description>Mommy's been busy yesterday with photo shoots of mostly Yingy and I.  She also put Stevie Wonder's &quot; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy's been busy yesterday with photo shoots of mostly Yingy and I.  She also put Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" on my page as it mentions a black cat in it.  I also love the graphic of three black kitties sitting on a  book!

Enjoy my first three new pics where I'm wearing (trying to wear) halloween costumes.   

Today, is a tough day for Yingy and all of us.   He's extra mean and howly.   I think the nice weather has gotten him rather "antsy" and his testosterone levels are still there.   His caterwauling is horrendous and it gets all of us kitties uptight to hear it.  We're counting the days until November 4th to December 4th for him to totally mellow out.

Well, that's about it for now.  I hope everyone has a pawsome  Sunday.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LAZY DAY FOR ME, BUSY DAY FOR MOMMY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367665</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:37:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367665</guid>
		<description>I slept a lot and when I was awake, Yingy and I got into a few howling matches.  Nothing out of the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I slept a lot and when I was awake, Yingy and I got into a few howling matches.  Nothing out of the ordinary.  No rough and tumble stuff either.  No hisses or swings.

Mommy went to Petsmart and brought us a new scratching post and we haven't tried it out yet.   Mommy can't understand why either.  Cats will be cats.   We prefer the arms of couches and chairs.

Anway, she also added halloween mewsic to our sites (she had a hard time getting Sampy's to work).

Other than that, it was a rather warm, windows open all day type of day.

Well, I must go now.   I'm rather tired.

Have a pawsome weekend, my friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I THINK YINGY NEEDS A SHRINK!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367036</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:58:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/367036</guid>
		<description>I truly believe Yingy is out and out plain WEIRD!  I think he's got OCD!!  He needs professional car ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I truly believe Yingy is out and out plain WEIRD!  I think he's got OCD!!  He needs professional care!  He paces the house and rarely sits still.   He has a RITUAL that he does  every day, guaranteed:   5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.  and he repeats this between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.   He has his own route exactly without missing a step (from under beds and over beds, onto CD player to windowsill and back across the beds).   He does this from Mommy's bedroom to the computer room without stopping to sit still for more than 5 seconds.   While he does this he HOWLS!!  THE GUY IS WIRED!!

I wish he would stop doing this.   It makes me want to GROWL and in fact when he walks past me doing this, I do so.

Mommy informs me that his testostorone levels haven't dropped enough and this will be going on for a couple more months.  He still has those tomcat urges!  OMC, OMC, OMC, OMC!  

This is torture for all of us.   Even him!   I can't wait until November!!!

Well, I said my part.   I just had to get this off my chest.   I'm glad I got neutered before any of this maddness took place :)

Later & breeps,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY HALLOWEEN BACKGROUND AND YINGY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/366636</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:34:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/366636</guid>
		<description>On my halloween background there is a fluffy, black kitty who looks so much like my sister, Kali.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On my halloween background there is a fluffy, black kitty who looks so much like my sister, Kali.   Even the glowing yellow eyes remind me of her.   I miss my sister!!

As to Yingy, he and I still don't hit it off well.   Mommy just found us yowling at each other while we sat in the middle of the stairs.   Yingy sniffed me and I made my high-pitched mousie meow.   Mommy says I meow like a mousie.

Well, I have to make it through another day and another night with Yingy and I not getting along.   Hopefully, we will be friends some time in the near future.

Got to run.   Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS, YINGY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/365977</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:50:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/365977</guid>
		<description>This is a true story:    He was once a  stray Siamese kitty, non-neutered, afraid of humans, and out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a true story:    He was once a  stray Siamese kitty, non-neutered, afraid of humans, and out in all kinds of nasty weather.  Now he has a home, he's neutered, is on Catster and has gotten Diary Pick two times in less than a week!   I'll say this young guy is coming up in the world!

LET'S HEAR IT FOR YINGY!   CONCATS NEW BROTHER!

Purrs and breeps,

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OUR LIVE PURRFORMANCE FOR YINGY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/365256</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:40:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/365256</guid>
		<description>Bail and I decided to show Yingy how we have playtime.   Our art of playing is a chase and tumble wr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail and I decided to show Yingy how we have playtime.   Our art of playing is a chase and tumble wrestling match and we aren't hurting each other at all.   We demonstrated to Yingy that this is for fun and not to hurt each other.  Our method of stalking each other and peeking around corners was also demonstrated.   We want him to feel at home and not to be afraid of these type of playtimes that we engage in.

Yingy sat on the couch and watched intently.   He was simply pawestruck by the whole purrformance.

We're hoping that this will help him not to fear us wanting to play.   We're curious about him and would like him to join in and not to be on the defensive.   When he's on the defensive it makes us be that way too.

I hope our little show will help him come around. 

Got to run for now.  Have a purry good Sunday my Catster friends.  

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWIE-ZOWIE YINGY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/365066</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:41:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My concats go to  Yingy for his first diary pick.   He's doing pretty good and Mommy told me he gets ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My concats go to  Yingy for his first diary pick.   He's doing pretty good and Mommy told me he gets a lot of views every day too.

I've been trying my best not to hiss or intimidate Yingy as Bail has been doing.  Those two have some kind of a conflict.  I think some of it's because they're in that age group called "the terrible two's".   OMC!   Next year I'll be one of those!  I hope I don't behave like them.

All day long today they've been having face-to-face confrontations with howling.   Mommy has to break it up by clapping her hands.   She thinks maybe she should get one of those portable car horns and BEEP it everytime Yingy and Bail get ready to attack each other.   

Yingy is basically a nice kitty, don't get me wrong.   He's going through a lot of changes right now.   He's not used to being inside as he was an outside , non-neutered kitty for a couple of years.   This little kitty needs a lot of purrs for a speedy psychological and physical recovery.

Well, I said my party to help Yingy.   I must go now and take my nappy.   

Have a nice weekend, my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE ONE MOST LIKELY TO BECOME YINGY'S FRIEND</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/364351</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:52:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy thinks I'll become Yingy's friend first.   She bases this on how I react toward him.   I'm not ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy thinks I'll become Yingy's friend first.   She bases this on how I react toward him.   I'm not hissing anymore and I peek around the corners and watch him.   This evening I watched him play with a mousie Mommy gave him.  He really likes those mousies that rattle and have catnip in them.  And of course, so do I.

Time will tell who becomes his friend first.  Mommy's hoping and praying that everything works out for the best.

Well, I think I need a little nappie right now.  Breeps to all my Catster friends and enjoy this most purrfect September night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CENTEPEDES, DOGGIES AND MOTHS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/363996</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:41:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been a very eventful evening for me.  First of all, I saw a centepede crawl across the kitchen  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been a very eventful evening for me.  First of all, I saw a centepede crawl across the kitchen floor and I almost had it if it weren't for Mommy.  She got it up with a paper towel and trashed it.  I think she squashed it!   YUCKY!  

Secondly, it's a pleasant evening and a lot of people are walking their doggies up and down the street and the bike path.  There's a lot of barking going on.   I can't figure doggies out even at my age of 1 1/2.

Third, there was a month on the other side of the screen and I couldn't catch it.  What a bummer!

Other than that, while Mommy was at work, all of us kitties had a nice long nap.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S A WINDOWS OPEN NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/363641</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:18:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's almost mid September and the crickets are still chirping.   Mommy opened the windows tonight be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's almost mid September and the crickets are still chirping.   Mommy opened the windows tonight because the temperature has dropped a bit since yesterday.   

As to my day, Mommy had a salmon pawty for us and I'm liking it more and more.  At first I would only have one little piece and walk away.   Today, I wanted three pieces.  

Right now, I'm  on extra alert because of Yingy.   He comes out into the hallway or the entrance of Mommy's room and yowls at all of us.  I think all three of us big boys ought to yowl back at him all at once and tell him who's boss around here.

Cats are very territorial and we were here first and Yingy has to be reminded of that.   He was the King outside when he was a non-neutered stray, and Sampy's King in the house.  Like Sampy says, there have to be rules around here.  

Well, I got to go.   Purrs and breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STORM WITH LOADS OF RAIN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/363267</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:16:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Right now it's rainging cats and dogs and monkeys and birdies and everything else!  

I didn't hea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Right now it's rainging cats and dogs and monkeys and birdies and everything else!  

I didn't hear any thunder yet so I'll proceed with this entry.

Yingy is on the loose and all of us have been watching him whenever he meows.   He's currently under Mommy's bed.  He now has roam the house privileges while Mommy's home, but will be in her room with door shut while she's at work in case we get into fights.

Not much else going on right now.   The storm is the big event tonight 'cause we haven't had any rain in quite some time.   Hopefully it'll cool it off again so we can have the windows open tomorrow.

Got to make like a banana and split,

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FURTHER INTRODUCTIONS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/362572</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Sep 2007 07:17:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning Mommy held me about 5 feet away from Yingy.  We exchanged howling breeps and howling me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning Mommy held me about 5 feet away from Yingy.  We exchanged howling breeps and howling meoooooows.   I was good this time as I DID NOT HISS at him!

Mommy rubbed Yingy's body with my scent and vice versa.   I don't know if this will work.  I understand it's supposed to.   Mommy read that Yingy should be kept separate for about 10 days, and it should take about a month for us kitties to starting liking each other.

Also, after the bathroom door was shut Yingy and I exchanged further meoooows and breeps.

Now, I need a nappy and am ready to drift off  . . . . .  .

Breeps and later my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURRRRR, I WANT SOME TLC TOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/362155</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Sep 2007 05:57:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I breeped at Mommy while she was sitting down at the computer and touched her leg with one of my paw ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I breeped at Mommy while she was sitting down at the computer and touched her leg with one of my paws.   I was purring loudly and I made it very clear to her that I wanted some TLC too.   Purrhaps I'm a bit jealous of Yingy.

Mommy picked me up and cuddled me and gave me a kissie on the top of my head and told me that I was such a beautiful boy too.   

Now I feel much better!

Got to go for now and my friends have a pawsome weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S A LAZY FRIDAY NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/362025</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:12:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>All any of us want to do tonight is sleep.  

Sampy's on the blue blankie;  Bail's somewhere downs ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All any of us want to do tonight is sleep.  

Sampy's on the blue blankie;  Bail's somewhere downstairs, Yingy's sleeping in the large cat carrier in the bathroom, and I'm ready to finish dozing on the blue braided rug.

Mommy doesn't feel too good tonight as she's been busy all week and going to bed late and getting up early.   I think all of us are going to call it a day or take a nice long nappy until midnight.

We'll see.

Breeps and night-night everybody,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M IN AN EXPLORING MOOD TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/361658</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:55:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I went inside the kitty castle tonight.    This is the first time I've been in there in months.  I s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went inside the kitty castle tonight.    This is the first time I've been in there in months.  I sniffed inside and found a bunch of toys.  I batted a pink bally around and came back out.

Lateron, I went behind a magazine rack which is in the computer room.   This rack is the bottom half of an end table and sits against the wall.  Mommy doesn't like it when I go behind it as I've gotten bigger and have a hard time getting back out.

Also, before I forget, I got introduced to Yingy today.    I  wasn't very nice because I hissed at him.    I shouldn't be that way.   The guy only meowed at me.

Hopefully, I'll learn to like him.   I learned to like Sampy and Bail.   Cammie Rose and I don't get along, though.  We always hiss at each other.  Sampy is the only one who halfway gets along with Cammie Rose.   I hope Yingy doesn't have her cattitude.

Well, it's time for me to run.

Breeps later,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COSTUMES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/361187</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:11:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mommy came home, she had bag loads of cat food and a jug of cat litter for us kitties.   She al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mommy came home, she had bag loads of cat food and a jug of cat litter for us kitties.   She also bought two Halloween costume hats:   A witch hat and a cowbow hat.  Guess who was her model?

Me . . . and I didn't like it one bit.   I squeaked like a mousie when she put the witch hat on me.   Hey, I'm a boy and I don't wear girlie hats!   The cowboy hat didn't stay on my head.  I made sure it rolled to one side.

Not much else going on right now.   It's very quite.  I think I'll take a nappy with Sampy.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WANT ATTENTION</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/360807</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 18:51:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yingy is in the bathroom and for a while I sat on the outside of the door wondering what was going o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yingy is in the bathroom and for a while I sat on the outside of the door wondering what was going on in there.  Mommy was in there a long time talking to him and I got a little jealous.

When Mommy came out and turned on the computer, I ran into the computer room with a bunch of feathers in my mouth and mumbled;  "look at me, look at me!   Look at what I caught!"

To say the least, Mommy was quite surprised.

Mommy's note:   Merl has never played with this multi-colored feathers toss toy before.   It has about five feathers hooked to a little sack filled with sand and when it's thrown, it bounces and rocks.   My mother had brought a bag of these toys for Bail when he was a kitten.

Back to Merl:   Anyway, I did this for attention.  As to the rest of my day, I slept and was very surprised when Yingy was brought into the house.

Well, I must go now and take my nappy.   Mommy has to get up early tomorrow so I think she's going to have the rest of us do short entries.

Breeps to all my Caster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SINCE SAMPY'S OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/360154</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:17:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/360154</guid>
		<description>I got dibs on the blue blankie!   He always calls it &quot;his&quot; blue blankie.  Nope, he's wrong.  It's al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got dibs on the blue blankie!   He always calls it "his" blue blankie.  Nope, he's wrong.  It's all of ours blankie.    I've seen Bail sleeping on it too.

Anyway, Mommy took a bunch of photos of me laying on it. 

I got to run as I need another nappy.   All this talk about blankies is making me very, very, very sleepy. . .  ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice rest of your weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HAD FUN THIS MORNING!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/359730</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 07:31:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was running around a bit and when Mommy wasn't looking, I flipped over a dining room chair!   Abou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was running around a bit and when Mommy wasn't looking, I flipped over a dining room chair!   About a half  hour later, I flipped over the other one!

Hehehehe!   These chairs are very lightweight and an easy "flip" for me.   I enjoy doing it very much.

Lastly, Mommy got a couple photos of me testing out the new couch which will, more than likely, be added tomorrow.  They will be loaded from camera to computer today.

I hope all my Catster friends are having a purrfect holiday weekend.  I know I am!   The weather is just lovely.

Got to run and breeps, of course,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SINCE I LIKE TO CLIMB  . . . AND A TRIP TO GEORGETOWN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/359593</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Sep 2007 19:35:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/359593</guid>
		<description>My site has mountains on it since I'm the climber in the household.  What beautiful mountains these  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My site has mountains on it since I'm the climber in the household.  What beautiful mountains these are!  Thank you, Mommy!!

Also, here's a little adventure as told to me by Mommy.   She took a drive to Georgetown.    It was lovely weather for a drive.   Mommy saw  how beautiful the streets were with all the cute little shops and boutiques.   Some of the  shops were draped in ivy around the roofs and sides.   The streets were lined with hanging plants which she believes are called fuschia.   They were a pawsomely beautiful hot pink!

While she cruised down Wisconsin Avenue, taking in the sights, her radio was playing a bunch of Beatles songs.   It was certainly a trip into the past!

She drove all the way down to the waterfront (Water Street) and turned around.

Mommy used to be a frequenter of Georgetown when she was in her lower 20's and being there brought back memories.   Everything has been  improved and there are more shops now than back then.   At the waterfront, there used to be an old deserted factory with a big parking lot where she and her friends parked their cars instead on the sides of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.   They would walk across a small bridge over the canal to the clubs on M Street.   Those were the times when young people didn't have worry about where they walked at night.

Lastly, on the way back, Mommy found in Bethesda, MD, a yardsale for women (mostly jewelry, beads and purses).   Mommy browsed.   She thought a lot of the stuff was too high-priced.    A friend of hers sells similar jewelery for less and always gives Mommy a discount so she decided against buying at this market.

So there.   While Mommy was out cruising Georgetown, I was sleeping.   When she got home, I was eagerly waiting to be fed.

Well, that's my big story for the day.   Whew!!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S FRIDAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/359255</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:49:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It finally got here!   FRIDAY!  Mommy's going to be home with us most of the weekend and that's goin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It finally got here!   FRIDAY!  Mommy's going to be home with us most of the weekend and that's going to be fun.

She's going to help us change our backgrounds and purrhaps have a photo shoot too!  

During this long weekend, I know I'll have some more Feline Greenies!   And catnip ,Wowza!   I think I'll give out some apples to girl kitties in Catster!   That'll be fun!

On the serious side, Mommy informs me that I need a nail trim.  That I can do without!  I like my claws long!

Well, I got to run . . . it's getting late.

Breeps to all my Caster friends and have a purrfect weekend.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PENS AND PENCILS MAKE GREAT TOYS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/358739</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:26:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I love playing with Mommy's pens and pencils.  I like to roll them on the rug in the computer room.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love playing with Mommy's pens and pencils.  I like to roll them on the rug in the computer room.  I tried picking up a pen in my mouth, but Mommy stopped me from doing that.   She put the pen back into it's container.

Now, I have to find something else to mess around with as I'm bored again.

Mommy, bring on the Feline Greenies . . . treats alway help me to deal with boredom.

Got to run.  I hear her shaking the bag of Greenies now . . .

Breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M HOOKED ON FELINE GREENIES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/358291</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:22:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last weekend Mommy bought us a bag of Feline Greenies, salmon flavor.

I love them so much.   All  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last weekend Mommy bought us a bag of Feline Greenies, salmon flavor.

I love them so much.   All Mommy has to do is shake the bag and say "Merly" and I come running from wherever I am.   She uses this tactic to see where I am if she can't find me.   I think I'll hide  a lot now if it means more Feline Greenie treats!

Got to run and I hope all my friends are looking forward to the big weekend!  I know I am 'cause it means I get to see Mommy for an extra day.

Breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WAY TO GO, SAMPY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/357819</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:47:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/357819</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, Sampy got the Diary Pick today.   I gave him my usual &quot;high fives&quot; and concats.  

As to my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, Sampy got the Diary Pick today.   I gave him my usual "high fives" and concats.  

As to my day, it was peaceful until one of the neighbors started busting up an old metal cabinet with a sledge hammer.   BANG, BANG, BANG.   Us kitties were walking around in circles trying to find a place to hide from all the noise.   Mommy told us to hide under the couch or beds.  Sampy and Bail disappeared, but I stayed with Mommy.   I guess you could say dealt with it better than my brothers.

After the neighbor had finished,  Sampy and Bail came back downstairs and ate some leftover salmon.

It's peaceful again and now I can hear the crickets singing.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE WINDOWS ARE OPEN TONIGHT!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/357365</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:25:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>About time the windows were open again!   It's going to be cooler tonight and cooler tomorrow.   Tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ About time the windows were open again!   It's going to be cooler tonight and cooler tomorrow.   That means upstairs windows  will be open all day tomorrow too.

I'm enjoying listening to the crickets singing.   I'm very tired and want to lay on my blue rug on the computer room floor.  

Sorry, it's rather short.   I can't think of anything to write about tonight.   This happens to me sometimes.   Other times I think of really neat stuff to write  and that's when I get diary pick!

Oh well, there will be other days. 

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY VARIOUS SUBJECTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/356645</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:17:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/356645</guid>
		<description>Last night's storm was a loud lightshow!  Besides the lightning flashing, something glowed on the li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night's storm was a loud lightshow!  Besides the lightning flashing, something glowed on the living room wall a couple of times.   Mommy thinks it was the reflections of car headlights coming through the window shade on the front door.   Anyway, whenever that glow appeared on the wall, I pounced at it.   I never caught it!

As to a few minutes ago, I woke up from a nice long nappy.   Mommy told me she saw me "kneading the air" while I was asleep.    No Mommy, no!    I had a dream that I was back with my Maine Coon Mommy with my siblings and all of us were nursing.

Anyway, after I was totally awake, I gave myself a nice long grooming session.

Well, that's all I have to say for today.   

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a Pawsome Sunday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I LIED</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/356045</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:35:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/356045</guid>
		<description>Remember when I said the fleas don't like me?   They like me.  I lied.   Mommy combed me with the fl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Remember when I said the fleas don't like me?   They like me.  I lied.   Mommy combed me with the flea comb tonight and found a nasty little flea crawling on me!

She instantly put that stuff on the back of my shoulders/neck area.  I didn't freak out like my brothers as my hair is like a sponge and the stuff doesn't "run" down the sides of my back as much.  

Other than that, I got a brussel ball from a neighbor of ours,  BECKHAM, and I sent one right back to him.   Hehehe!

Well, I'm going to go now and let that flea stuff do it's job.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect Friday night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A PURRING DUET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/355187</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:14:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/355187</guid>
		<description>Both Sampy and I woke Mommy up super early this morning and the morning before that by giving her pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Both Sampy and I woke Mommy up super early this morning and the morning before that by giving her purring duets.

Poor Mommy, she's always missing sleep because we wake her up too early.
Not only do we purr, we knead and lick and run across the bed.

Lastly, Mommy turned on this thing on the internet called "U Tube" and played the "singing cat".  This kitty sounded just like Sampy when he sings to the birdies.   I was walking around in circles in the computer room looking for that kittie.   Sampy was in there and his mouth was closed, so it wasn't him.   I looked behind the TV and sniffed at the PC.   No sign of that "singing cat".  I finally gave up looking for him.

Well, that's about it.  I got to go take my nappy.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M A BIG BLACK CAT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/354379</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:33:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/354379</guid>
		<description>I'm a big black cat in a redbud tree
and a birdie asks, &quot;will you marry me?&quot;
Woo-Hoo, Woo-Hoo!!
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a big black cat in a redbud tree
and a birdie asks, "will you marry me?"
Woo-Hoo, Woo-Hoo!!

Sorry K. T. Tunstall.   I couldn't pass this one up.   I woke up this morning with this song in my head and wanted to parody it.  Purrty good, eh?

Other than that, it's nasty out.  It rained a lot last night and there was a small thunderstorm around 4:30 a.m.   That's when Sampy and I jumped into bed with Mommy.   

Got to run and let Mommy finish getting ready for work.

Lots of purrs and breeps, my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DAY AFTER FAME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353886</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:58:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353886</guid>
		<description>I also received more goodies from:  Picasso &amp; family; Lil O; and Dexter &amp; family.   I thank them all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I also received more goodies from:  Picasso & family; Lil O; and Dexter & family.   I thank them all and will send out thank you notes tonight.


As you have heard from Bail, we had a mean thunderstorm last night!   It was very scary.  I hope poor Yingy found a nice dry spot somewhere during that time.  Mommy managed to get Cammie Rose in so she didn't have to deal with being out in it.

Well, I must be on my way to take a grooming break.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and thank you again for the goodies yesterday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353458</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:23:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353458</guid>
		<description>I'm Diary Pick along with my big fuzzball bro, Bail!!  Thank you Catster for this pawsome honor!  I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm Diary Pick along with my big fuzzball bro, Bail!!  Thank you Catster for this pawsome honor!  I really don't have a big butt.   Mommy loves to tease me!   Anyway, my butt did pay off today.  Hehehehe!

I also thank my good buddies, Hondo, Fido and Boogers for their refreshing cherry drink; and Jinx & Co. for the brussel ball which I know I'll bat around too!   Looks like more fun to play with than a tear-off top from a frozen dinner box.  Also, I'll be updating this entry as the goodies pour in.

I'm dancing right now to Mommy's CD's   I also had a barnyard and surf breakfast (chicken and salmon Fancy Feast Elegant Medlies)!   I love the sauce with little hunks of greens in it.

Mommy promised Bail and I some catnip too.   Can't celebrate without nip!
You know how it is when you're a niphead!

Sampy and Cammie Rose gave  their concats and believe it or not, Yingy, did too.   This guy is slowly coming around, I hear.   He let Mommy pet his head and shoulders this morning.

Well, I got to go now and join Bail in windowsill grooving.

BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPITY BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPS to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHO'S BIG BUTT IS THAT?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353092</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:03:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/353092</guid>
		<description>Mommy said, &quot;Who's big butt is that?&quot; when she saw my butt and tail sticking out from under the new  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy said, "Who's big butt is that?" when she saw my butt and tail sticking out from under the new couch's dust ruffle.   You see, I was trying to take a little nappy partially under there when Mommy said that.   She also  touched my tail to see if I was awake.   I moved the rest of myself farther under the couch.

Pawrents can sometimes be a pain in the butt, can't they?   When can I get a little nappy around here?

I'm going to try to continue my nappy now and hopefully there will be no more interruptions.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE FEAS DON'T LIKE ME!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/352508</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:54:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/352508</guid>
		<description>Mommy combed me with the flea comb and found no fleas on me;  no flea dirt either!.  I told her they ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy combed me with the flea comb and found no fleas on me;  no flea dirt either!.  I told her they don't like me.  My fur is too black and thick and because of that, they can't find their way to my skin so they can get their nourisment.   I'm one lucky guy!

Mommy can save on the flea stuff for me because of this.

They love Sampy the most because his fur is whispy and lighter.   Cammie Rose is their second choice because of the white she has in her coat   Now as to Bail, they don't like him too much either (no fleas on this boy!).   He has a very thick and long coat like a Norwegian or Persian mixed with Maine Coon.

Lastly, I've been sleepy and of course, my fav spot has been on the blue braided rug in front of the box fan.

I got to run.  I think Cammie Rose and Bail want to say something.
Yingy went this morning bright and early.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FIRST OF ALL . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/352110</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:46:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/352110</guid>
		<description>I thank River for sending me a lemonade the other day for my previous diary pick.   

Also, in thi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thank River for sending me a lemonade the other day for my previous diary pick.   

Also, in this family, I'm the kitty who doesn't get hairballs.   My hair is relatively short and I'm not a compulsive groomer like Sampy.  Sampy's not happy unless he's grooming.   I don't groom myself too much.  No, I don't stink either!

My coat always has that nice sheen to it.   I'm proud of my black coat!

Well, I said my stuff.   Mommy wants us all to wrap it up tonight.  It's getting toward 11:00 p.m. around here.

Breeps to all

Merl =^. . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I LEFT MOMMY A PRESENT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/351605</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:30:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/351605</guid>
		<description>I grossed Mommy out.   She knows it was me because I'm the notorious bug hunter/eater in the househo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I grossed Mommy out.   She knows it was me because I'm the notorious bug hunter/eater in the household.

I left insect legs on the placemat on the dining room table.   When she saw them, she was really grossed.

The bug had very long legs and  I ate the body!  Hehehe!  Mommy believes it was either a Daddy longlegs or a spider cricket.   I'm not sure what it was.

Anyway, there's no flies around so I ate that thing.  Got to keep up my bug hunting skills.

Got to run.  We're keeping them short and sweet tonight.   Can't say mine is sweet.  I'll call it short and gross.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M THE LAZY GUY IN THE HOUSE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/351132</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:00:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/351132</guid>
		<description>Tonight, I don't feel like playing or bugging Mommy or sitting in the windows watching moths.  I don ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight, I don't feel like playing or bugging Mommy or sitting in the windows watching moths.  I don't want to listen to the crickets either.

I'm in a lazy mood.   I want to sit in front of the box fan and let it blow on me.  Maybe tomorrow, I'll be awake enough to write something more exciting.

The sandman is calling . . . . 

Breeps to all,

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DAY AFTER THE DAY OF FAME</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/350429</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:36:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/350429</guid>
		<description>This morning, I noticed I received two nice shouts in my shoutbox regarding my diary pick yesterday. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning, I noticed I received two nice shouts in my shoutbox regarding my diary pick yesterday.  Thank you  Rusty and Hannah for your kind shouts!

I have to finish my thank you list and that'll be done today.   

As to right now, it's still a windows open day.  Mommy believes when she leaves for her date, she'll shut the windows and turn on the AC because it's supposed to get bit warmer today.   Not "in your face" type heat of last week, at least.

Lastly, early this morning, the redbud tree was filled with little birdies.   I enjoyed watching them from the computer room window.  You see, this tree has some tastey seed pods on it and the birds and squirrels just love it.   Mommy never has to buy birdseed as the tree supplies it for them.

WAY TO GO MOTHER NATURE!!

Well, I must go and let the others have their turn.   Breeps, of course, and have a purrfectly pawsome Sunday!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, DIARY PICK!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/350011</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:59:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/350011</guid>
		<description>Thank you Catster for the honor of Diary Pick!  I'm really having a double treat today:   Diary Pick ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Catster for the honor of Diary Pick!  I'm really having a double treat today:   Diary Pick and a windows open all day.

I also thank Gimme, Ele & Ambro for the kind words pmail; Rocky Ann for her kind words and shrimp platter;  Fido for his kind words and juicy steak; Samoa for her kind words and shrimp platter;  Hannah for her delicious shrimp cocktail; and Milo for his kind words and juicy steak.

Of course, I'll update this entry during the day as the gifts pour in.   I'll be drinking and pigging out if I get steaks, shrimp and drinkies.

Now, it's time for me to lay back and let the good feelings soak in.

Take care and thanks again everybody!

BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPITY BREEEEEEEEEEEPS TO ALL!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TGIF!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/349927</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:44:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/349927</guid>
		<description>TGIF!!  Mommy will be home all day tomorrow (unless something comes up).

Anway, when she came hom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ TGIF!!  Mommy will be home all day tomorrow (unless something comes up).

Anway, when she came home from work, I was laying on the old couch with my head on one of the throw pillows.   You see, I enjoy sleeping on the old couch.   I don't care for beds.   It's either couches, my cat tree or the floor.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow as it's supposed to be a windows open day.  

I really miss looking at those silly bluejays.   Having the windows closed for this long is no fun.   They were open early in the morning a couple days this week, but eventually had to be closed because of the weather and the AC being turned on.

Also, I've been a good boy and haven't scarpened my claws on the new couch yet.   Mommy's so proud of me.

Not much else to report from me.   I hope everybody has a nice weekend & breeps to all.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A QUIET NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/348918</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 18:07:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/348918</guid>
		<description>I'm relaxing tonight.   It's a laid back kind of day.  

Also, it was supposed to hit 101 degrees  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm relaxing tonight.   It's a laid back kind of day.  

Also, it was supposed to hit 101 degrees today and Mommy told me she thinks  it got up there around noon until 6:00 p.m. 

We're all praying for rain and it to cool off.

Because of this heat, all of us are fan worshippers this evening.  We just love that box fan!

Well, I don't have much to say tonight.   You know how it gets sometimes.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M GLAD I WAS SAFE AND SOUND IN THE HOUSE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/348439</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 19:23:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/348439</guid>
		<description>I don't have a desire to go outside and I don't think I ever will.

I don't know why Bail keeps wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't have a desire to go outside and I don't think I ever will.

I don't know why Bail keeps wanting to do "jail breaks" as he calls them.  Maybe he'll want to stay in from now on after that tackle with Ying-Yang.

I surely hope so.

I got to run.   Sampy and Bail had all the rights to have big computer time tonight. 

Now, time is running out as Mommy has to go to bed a bit earlier tonight.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SEVERAL SUBJECTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/347960</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 19:47:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/347960</guid>
		<description>I have several things to talk about tonight:

1.   Mommy and Sampy heard a loud thump come from do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have several things to talk about tonight:

1.   Mommy and Sampy heard a loud thump come from downstairs and went
       to see what it was.   SOMEBODY, either Bail or I knocked a picture off the
       wall.   It was one of those lightweight ones that was a poster of two
        kitties sitting on the ledge outside a birdhouse.   Bentley had won it for
       Mommy at one of his cat shows in the past.  Anyway, it was laying on the
        floor and the hook that held it onto the wall was pulled out!  OMC!  That
        was a big time NAUGHTY!   Bail and I aren't fessing up to it either.  I told
       her a ghost did it!

2.    I tested the new couch a lot yesterday.  It makes a purrfect tent.  Bail
        and I enjoy playing hide-and-seek under it or along it's side where one of 
        its arm rests against the wall (there's a little space there where we can     
        hide).  Also, Mommy and I took a little nappy on it yesterday afternoon.

3.     It rained all night long and was drizzling when we got up.   It still didn't
         get rid of the heat.   It's supposed to hit 100 tomorrow.   That's just too
         hot.

4.      I saw Ying-Yang up close through the back door glass and I said
          "breeeeeep" to him.  He probably thinks I the most likeable one in the
          family.

5.      I hissed at Cammie Rose this morning because I felt like it.

Well, that's about it.   I must run and let my poor Mommy get some shut-eye.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT FINALLY RAINED TODAY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/347404</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:40:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/347404</guid>
		<description>Just when Mommy and Sampy (yes I said Sampy) were almost done watching &quot;Harry Potter and the Goblet  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just when Mommy and Sampy (yes I said Sampy) were almost done watching "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", a thunderstorm happened.

She turned off the TV and we all went downstairs for a bit.   We could hear the rain pounding on the roof and it was such a relief.   Only thing is, it didn't cool it off too much.   We all think the heat is here to stay for another week.

Right now Sampy and I are in front of the box fan enjoying it's soothing breezes.

Mommy has to work tomorrow so I'm going to let her get some rest tonight.    She needs it.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S SO HOT YOU CAN FRY AN EGG ON THE SIDEWALK . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/346991</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 20:00:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Mommy always says &quot;It's so hot you can fry an egg on the sidewalk&quot; when it's hot like today.  

It ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy always says "It's so hot you can fry an egg on the sidewalk" when it's hot like today.  

It's supposed to be 100 on Tuesday.  Will there every be a break in this?  We all want rain.  Maybe I can do a rain dance! 

Because of this heat, Mommy didn't go outside from 1:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. as it was too hot for her to tolerate.    Mommy said she's keeping vampire hours and only going out when it's near dark or total dark.   At least this way, she can breathe.

Soo at almost 7:30 p.m. she went to Plato's and got her salmon, went to Rugged Wearhouse and bought a blouse, and lastly, went to Potomac Video and rented "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".  We're going to watch it tonight so I'm going to go now and let Cammie Rose do her entry and then we watch the movie.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY FEARS PAID OFF  . . .  WOO-HOO!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/346186</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 03:43:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My being a scaredy cat surely paid off.   I GOT DIARY PICK OF THE DAY!  THANK YOU CATSTER!! 

I ru ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My being a scaredy cat surely paid off.   I GOT DIARY PICK OF THE DAY!  THANK YOU CATSTER!! 

I rule over my braver brothers!!!   How about them apples!

Like I said yesterday, I would check out the couch after Mommy went to the kitchen.  I did so and found the couch and rug to be very cool.   I had fun jumping on the couch and flipping over its big throw pillows.  I walked on the rug also.

Right now, I am thanking Rocky Ann, Fido, Jinx and troop, Violet, Cocoa & Co., and River for their thirst quenching drinkies;  Milo for his watery watermelon; and Boogers and Gimme, et al. for the paw mails.  I also thank Hannah, Scooter, Samoa, Princess Bella Boo, Pooh and Sunny for concating me at the Samoa Detective Agency.  I will update my thank you's to this blog as the rosettes roll in.

WOWZA, WHOOPIE, WOO-HOO AND WOWIE  ZOWIE!  DIARY PICK and on a FRIDAY!   This is the best TGIF I ever had!

Breeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepity breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I KNOW, I KNOW, I'M A SCAREDY CAT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/346077</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 19:16:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/346077</guid>
		<description>I stay upstairs whenever Mommy has company.  I'm still upstairs and the company has left.

I under ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I stay upstairs whenever Mommy has company.  I'm still upstairs and the company has left.

I understand from Sampy and Bail that we have a new couch and rug that needs to be checked out.  I told them I would check it out later.

Purrhaps when Mommy goes back downstairs to the kitchen . . . 

Got to go now as it's running late and Bail needs to blog.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^. . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY WEDNESDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/345598</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:37:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, today started out WILD!   Sampy attacked me!   

I guess he was feeling like a youngster.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, today started out WILD!   Sampy attacked me!   

I guess he was feeling like a youngster.   He wanted to wrestle and jump me so I gave him what he wanted.  I jumped him back.   Mommy told Sampy to slow down as I was only a "little boy" and for him to go easy and not to be too rough.

I think he understood 'cause the battle ended right there.

As to the rest of the day, we had a salmon pawty and I actually had some.  I like it, but only ate two little pieces.   I don't make a hog of myself like Bail does.

Well, I got to go.   Everybody have a nice night.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NAUGHTY BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/345097</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:21:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been a naughty boy the past couple of days.   Not super naughty, just aggravatingly naughty. 
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been a naughty boy the past couple of days.   Not super naughty, just aggravatingly naughty. 

Mommy hates it when I go under the table in the computer room and sit on the USB cord and whack it a few times.   She keeps shooing me away and I just don't get the message.  I keep on doing it!  And the more I do it, the more ticked she gets.

I never mess around that area when Mommy's  not sitting at the computer.  I think I like the game of aggravating her.

To keep me from going back under there, she gets out the feathers on a stick and starts to play with me by tickling me on the tummy with it.  I love this so I come back out.  When she stops, I go back and sit on the cord again.  This ritual keeps on going until I get tired.

Anyway,  that's about it.   I don't have much to say tonight and apologize for such a boring diary!

Such is life . . . some days are boring . . .  some days are very pawsome and exciting . . . today was boring for me . . .

All my brothers want to do right now is sleep.  Maybe I should join them . . .

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . . ^]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY PICASSO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/344637</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:04:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm writing about my Happy Birthday wishes to little Picasso.  He's such a FIGHTER!   I'm purring fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm writing about my Happy Birthday wishes to little Picasso.  He's such a FIGHTER!   I'm purring for him and praying still.  We dropped by his pawty for a little bit and are sorry we couldn't have made it earlier.

Anway again HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A NICE LITTLE GUY!  We LOVE YOU, PICASSO!!!

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl = ^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OLD TOY - NEW CHARM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/343809</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:12:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy found an old toy and tossed it to me.  

I ran after it and absolutely loved it as soon as I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy found an old toy and tossed it to me.  

I ran after it and absolutely loved it as soon as I got a whiff of it.   It was a tiger-striped strip of cloth which was notted in a couple of places to hold in the super kick tail catnip that was inside.  I guess catnip toys improve with age like wine does.

I brought it into the kitchen and batted it toward the goal post (underneath the fridge).   Mommy picked it up and said, "no Merl".   She didn't feel like pulling out the fridge and retrieving it.   She tossed it into the dining room.

I brought it back one more time and she tossed it again, but into the living room instead.   I ran after it and decided my playtime was over for now.

As I dictate this, I'm sitting front of the box fan while the air caresses my fur.   I'm at the beach right now and the fan's blowing becomes a sea breeze . . .

I call this kitty meditation . . .

Time to sign off.   Breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I LEARNED TO DANCE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/343440</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:01:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy shook the feathers on a stick for me this morning and I've learned how to dance to it like Bai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy shook the feathers on a stick for me this morning and I've learned how to dance to it like Bail (well almost).

I jumped up a foot and came back down on without falling on my side!  I did it three times!

I've never been able to master this with the cat dancer.   I always stood up on my back legs and swung at it with my front ones for fear that I would land on my side time and time again.   I'm so proud of myself!   

Mommy told me I could do it.   If I can leap onto the tops of kitchen cabinets, I can leap to the cat dancer.

Thanks Mommy for the confidence.   Now I can fly . . .

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YING YANG WAS BAD TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/343199</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:19:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, I saw Ying-Yang peeking in the kitchen window through the glass.  I breeped several ti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, I saw Ying-Yang peeking in the kitchen window through the glass.  I breeped several times to him.   He meoooooooooooooowed his usual Siamese call, proceeded to wash himself, stopped mid-wash, and looked into the window at me.   His tongue was sticking all the way out and I swear he said "THFFFFT" to me.  Mommy was my witness to him sticking his tongue out, but not to the noise he made.

She informed me that he wasn't making faces at me and that he was distracted by something while he was washing and forgot to stick his tongue back in.

Could be.   Anyway, it appeared he was sticking his tongue out at me.

Secondly, Mommy opened the door for Sampy to go out.   Sampy saw Ying-Yang standing there and did an about face back through the door into the house.   Ying-Yang was on Sampy's tail and almost ran in the house behind him.  Mommy had to shut the door almost in his face as she didn't want them fighting, especially in the house.  Those two do not get along at all.   Sampy simply cannot stand tomcats.  

Anyway, as to the rest of my day, I had a nice breakfast and dinner.  In between, of course, I had my usual nappy times.

Got to run.  Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT A NAIL TRIM TOO</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/342747</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:32:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>That happened this morning and I wasn't a happy camper about it.  I yelped a couple of times when Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That happened this morning and I wasn't a happy camper about it.  I yelped a couple of times when Mommy got the front nails.  

I don't mind too much when she does the back ones.

As to the rest of my day, I've been laying low.   I wasn't in the mood for mountain climbing after yesterday's misadventure (as Mommy calls it).

I'm going to keep it short and sweet tonight.   I'm tired and the words are hard to find.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I''M A MOUNTAIN CLIMBING AND TUNNEL CRAWLING BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/342247</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:18:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/342247</guid>
		<description>This is a story that took a long time to write and then something awful just happened to it . . . it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a story that took a long time to write and then something awful just happened to it . . . it disappeared into thin air!

Well, I have to start again and may be up to midnight hogging the computer.  I don't think I remember the exact wording of this whole entry.

Here goes:   Mommy was a couple of minutes late for work because of me.  I was a bad boy.

I had climbed up to my Mt. Everest of cabinets and was hiding up there for a bit.   Mommy was about ready to leave for work when I answered her call to come down. 

She found me on top of the plank behind the valance that connects the two tall cabinets in the kitchen (the flourescent lights are also attached to the bottom side of this same plank).   I couldn't stand up there as the clearance between the ceiling and the plank  is less than my height.  I had to crawl on my tummy and almost got stuck up there because of this.

Mommy almost had to get the tall ladder so she could assist in getting me down.  She also didn't like the idea of me crawling over top of all the wiring for the flourescent lights.

I managed to make it to the cabinet over the dishwasher.  I looked down at her and breeped.    She got some catnip to lure me down and that worked.   She urged me not to do that again.  

She doesn't like it when I get into dangerous spots like this.   She's dealing with a very adventureous kitty.  I like exploring . . .  

Well, that's my adventure for today.   Mommy hopes that I never, ever do this again because next time I may get stuck up there as I'm getting bigger and taller.

Got to run and let Bail and Cammie do their blogs.

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PAWPULAR COLUMN  IS GONE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/341822</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:28:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/341822</guid>
		<description>The Pawpular List is gone!    I'm wondering why.  Could it be because of jealousy?

We can still c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Pawpular List is gone!    I'm wondering why.  Could it be because of jealousy?

We can still click onto "pawpular" at the bottom.   Mommy tried up to no 41 and she was ready to nod off at the computer.  She still didn't find us listed.

My brothers, sister and I would like  the scrolls to move a bit faster instead of  S. . . . . .L . . . . . O . . . . . . .W . . . . . .E. . . . . . R    Because we are so curious (as all cats are), we'd like to know if there's  a way to enter our names and I.D. number to find out what place we are on the Pawpular List without having to scroll and scroll one at a time.  This is just my suggestion for today.

Yes, I think it would be nice.

Other than that, I don't have much else going on.   It's been purrfect weather all week.  There were a few drops of rain in the afternoon which wasn't enough to wash peoples' cars.

Well, I'm tired and Mommy's tired.  It's time to hit the hay.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I DON'T CARE FOR CHICKEN TOO MUCH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/341366</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:15:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>As you have heard, there was a chicken pawty tonight.  If I eat it, it's only one little piece.   
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As you have heard, there was a chicken pawty tonight.  If I eat it, it's only one little piece.   

I was laying on my side when Mommy threw me a small piece of chicken.   It landed on my opposite side.  Sampy saw it before I did and grabbed it with his mouth.  He almost got some of my fur in trying to do so.

Also, it's been another windows open all day and night and I love it.   At night, moths are flapping at the window screens.

Well, that's all I can think of right now.   I feel a nappy coming on  . .  .

Breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER FUNNY FACE IN THE FAMILY  . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/340897</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:13:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>As Bail mentioned, us three guys made faces when Mommy took our pics.   Sampy's wasn't too different ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As Bail mentioned, us three guys made faces when Mommy took our pics.   Sampy's wasn't too different (he was washing and I think that's the first "tongue" pic of him).

Anyway, I think mine's the funniest . . .  it's coming over in a few minutes . . .

Got to run.  It's late.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^. . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH, OH, MOMMY'S TAKING OUR PICS AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/340352</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:42:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I chased Bail off of the blue blankie so I could lay there for a while by myself and along came Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I chased Bail off of the blue blankie so I could lay there for a while by myself and along came Mommy with her camera.   No matter which direction I placed my head that camera was flashing away.  Can't a kitty get a little shut-eye around here?

I went downstairs into the cat tree and she got shots of me there too.  No place is safe now except one place . . . oh yes . . . under the bed.

Anyway, she stopped at about 40 pics of me and my brothers.   She was going to get Ying-Yang and Cammie Rose, but they haven't shown up for their dinner yet.

That's about all for now.  It's a beautiful day out and all the windows are open!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome weekend.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LAID BACK FRIDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/340090</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:32:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>After a very busy and pawpular week for me, I'm just hanging around and taking it easy.

I followe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After a very busy and pawpular week for me, I'm just hanging around and taking it easy.

I followed Mommy whenever she went into the kitchen, though.

I notice that Catster's asleep tonight  . . . nobody's around . . . maybe everybody's pawrents are out pawtying and all the kitties are sleeping . . . 

Speaking of sleeping, it's cooler tonight and maybe I'll sleep on the foot of Mommy's bed.

I'll sign off for now and have a nice night my Catster friends wherever you are.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA PART TWO!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/339097</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 03:39:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Catster for a double honor this week!!!   Two in a row!!   I'm rollin'!!

Also, thank yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Catster for a double honor this week!!!   Two in a row!!   I'm rollin'!!

Also, thank you Catster Kitty for the cool blue star!!   I love stars!

I'm smilin' showing all my pointed teethies!   

Thank you Rocky Ann; Sock & Troop; River & Family; Simba; and Milo  for their lovely rosettes.  I also thank Gimme, Ele & Ambro for their kind words via pmail.  Of course, I'll  add the thank you updates throughout this most purrfect, pawsome, and purrprizing day!!

Does anyone want my pawtograph???

Later and hearty BREEPITY BREEPS to all my Catster friends!!

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOWZA, WHOO-HOO, WHOOPIE, HURRAH FOR ME!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/338581</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:33:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/338581</guid>
		<description>OMC Diary Pick of Day!   Thank you Catster for making my day!   I'm going to be sitting on cloud 9 a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC Diary Pick of Day!   Thank you Catster for making my day!   I'm going to be sitting on cloud 9 all day long.

I thank my buddies so far:  Hondo, Fido and Boogers; Violet; Picasso & Co.; Tigress; and Hannah for their beachballs, watermelons and blue rosettes.   I thank my buddies Gimme, Ele and Ambro for their pawmail.  I also thank my boss, Hannah for 400 treats!  Wow!!  Also, thank you's go out to Samoa, Luca and Fela Kitty who posted their concats at the Detective Agency.

I'll update my thank you list as the rosettes come in.   

We almost didn't get online this morning as the number we used to connect went on the fritz.   At first, Mommy thought her modem croaked.   She called the server for tech support and everything's working now. 

Anyway, I'm going to go now and sit back and relax for the rest of the day.  I'm KING for today.

Sampy and Cammie Rose were wrong.  They thought Ying-Yang or Sampy would get Diary Pick.    Hehehe!   I came up with the winner entry!!

Breeps to all my Catster friends and thank you again Catster for this honor.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU CATSTER FOR THE WATERMELON!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/338444</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:09:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Wow, I got my watermelon.   Thanks Catster Kitty.

Now everything's cool, my mewsic is playing nic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, I got my watermelon.   Thanks Catster Kitty.

Now everything's cool, my mewsic is playing nice and loud and I've got my melon and palm trees.   No Sampy, I'm not going to lay under the palm trees just yet.

I'm going to dance to Dick Dale and  Stevie Ray.  They ROCK! I want to have a beach pawty, really!!!  

As to my early morning, I watched those silly bluejays again.   One day I want to catch one.   Mommy won't let me do this.   She tells me birdies are for watching only.  Shucks!!

That's about it.   Ying-Yang's melon showed up.   Mommy will tell him tomorrow morning about it.

I got to run.   Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl  = ^ . .^=

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROCKY ANN'S MOMMY!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S ONE OF THOSE DAYS . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/337906</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:51:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/337906</guid>
		<description>I wanted to spend the rest of the night in front of the box fan and that's what I did until Bail cam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wanted to spend the rest of the night in front of the box fan and that's what I did until Bail came along and walked past me.   I swung at his tail and he looked at me like I was crazy.  He walked toward Mommy and let her pick him up for a few minutes.   As soon as she put him down, he walked past me and I swung again at him.  "Take that, fluff tail!" 

Bail's no fun.  He told me to leave him alone as he wanted to take a nappy too.   What's with everybody around here?  Mommy's tired, Sampy's tired, Bail's tired.

I'm not tired.   Since nobody will play with me, I'll groom myself.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ .  .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S IN THE STARS . . .  .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/337149</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:50:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/337149</guid>
		<description>My horoscope says:  &quot;You have a one-track mind today -- and it's all about food. You're obsessed wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My horoscope says:  "You have a one-track mind today -- and it's all about food. You're obsessed with it and your human can't take a hint. All the whining and pining hasn't done any good.  Now it's time to take matters into your own hands:  Knock over the bag."

Sounds like a good idea.   Only draw back is I want the stuff in the cans and I don't know how to "pop" the tops on those.   I guess I'll have to chew a hole in the bag of dry stuff!

As to my day, I've been hanging around and being lazy.  I also let Mommy comb my shiny black coat.   It felt pretty good.

Well, I must take my little nappy now.  I feel the yawns coming on.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a pawsome Sunday.

Merl =^ .  .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU, MOMMY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336966</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:29:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336966</guid>
		<description>WOWZA, the mewsic she chose for me really rocks!

Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughan!!   Great guita ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOWZA, the mewsic she chose for me really rocks!

Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughan!!   Great guitars!!   

Mommy says she used to have a Dick Dale record albumn when she was in high school.   What's a record albumn?   I only heard of CD's.

Anyhoo, rock out to my site, my friends.   

Got to run for now and breeps to all.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336759</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:47:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336759</guid>
		<description>Finally, the two pics of me on my mountain top (the highest kitchen cabinet which is almost 5 feet a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finally, the two pics of me on my mountain top (the highest kitchen cabinet which is almost 5 feet above the counter top over the dishwasher), have been added to my site.

Mommy calls it my "Mount Everest" 'cause it's so high.

I have another cabinet over top of the fridge too, but Mommy never got a pic of me up there.   This is the one I jump up to almost every day.   The other one is an absolute challenge as I have to squeeze myself in between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet.   Like I said, it's very challenging and scary.

Mommy hopes I don't try that one again as I'm getting bigger and will not be able to squeeze through that small space anymore.

As to my day so far, all three of us boys had a "three for all" run up and down the stairs and now we're pooped.

Later my Catster friends and have a pawsome weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FRIDAY THE 13TH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336570</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:10:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336570</guid>
		<description>Since I'm the black cat in the household, I get to talk about Friday the 13th.

I cross Mommy's pa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since I'm the black cat in the household, I get to talk about Friday the 13th.

I cross Mommy's path all the time in our house and by now she ought to be swimming in bad luck.   Not so.   She gets her share of it like everybody else.  The only piece of bad luck she had today was the Jamaican restaurant she goes to once a week ran out of the ginger beer drink.   (It's like a very strong ginger ale, not beer).  She absolutely loves this drink and on it's lable is a little gray kitty wearing  shades and  holding a drink.  He looks a lot like Bail.

Anyway, it's been very nice weather the past couple of days and I hope it stays that way.

I wonder if there are any black cats giving out Friday the 13th rosettes again like the last Friday the 13th.   We haven't received any.

Later and breeps.   Have a purrfect weekend my Catster friends!

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOMMY THINKS THE OTHER PART OF ME MAY BE SIAMESE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336224</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:59:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/336224</guid>
		<description>Don't tell me I'm related to Ying-Yang!

NOT!!! 

Mommy said I looked like I have a Siamese cat  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Don't tell me I'm related to Ying-Yang!

NOT!!! 

Mommy said I looked like I have a Siamese cat facial structure, the long legs and soft/stiff combo coat.  She said my Mom was a Maine Coon and the only part of me that shows Maine Coon is my big feet, muscle tone, size and voice.   She called me a Si-Coon today.   Oh, my!

I guess my fur Daddy will never be known.    We speculate a Bombay or Siamese with black shorthair mix.  

Well, I got to keep it short.  Mommy's ready to hit the sack.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PAWTY!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/335728</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:00:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/335728</guid>
		<description>I'm in the mood for a pawty so if there's a pawty going on that I'm not aware of , let me know.

I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm in the mood for a pawty so if there's a pawty going on that I'm not aware of , let me know.

It doesn't have to be a birthday pawty, just a pawty that involves Catster kitties having a good time.  How about a mid-summer pawty???

Other than that, I batted around a milk jug ring and pushed it under the fridge.  I'm glad I was able to reach under there and retrieve it.   Mommy didn't let me finish my game because she doesn't want me chewing on those things.

MOMMY'S BORING!!

Well, I'm going to keep it short.  Breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight!

MErl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS BORED  . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/335301</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:43:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/335301</guid>
		<description>This evening I was bored so I flipped over a dining room chair.

It felt great!   I hadn't done th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This evening I was bored so I flipped over a dining room chair.

It felt great!   I hadn't done that in quite a while!  Sometimes, I feel like getting a bit wild. 

Earlier, I climbed upon my cabinet and came back down.  Mommy kept trying to take my pic and I kept on turning my head.   I just didn't feel like posing.

Also, our Shutterfly pics came back and they are really beautiful.  Thank you Catster for this pawsome gift!

Well, that's about it for my blog.   Short, sweet and full of mischief too!  Hehehe!

Got to scram for now.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and have a purrfect night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY BROTHERS ARE NUTS . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/334815</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Jul 2007 18:32:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/334815</guid>
		<description>. . . because they like milk!!! I'll say YUCKY to that.   I'm the one who doesn't do diary in the fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ . . . because they like milk!!! I'll say YUCKY to that.   I'm the one who doesn't do diary in the family.

This morning Bail and I got into it and I was the one who started it.  I was bored since there have been no open windows for me to watch the bluejays in the past couple of days.  I thought it would be fun to attack Bail.

He didn't like it and he fought back a couple of times.  I then chased him up the stairs and back down again.   Afterwards, and went our separate ways.   Of course, we left the living room rug covered with black and gray fur.

Presently, there's nothing going on.  I think everybody wants to hit the sack early tonight.

Breeps to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LITTLE MOUSE BOY  . . . I THOUGHT MY NAME WAS MERLIN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/334143</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jul 2007 05:11:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/334143</guid>
		<description>I can't believe it!   Mommy called me &quot;little mouse boy&quot;  this morning.  She said she called me that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it!   Mommy called me "little mouse boy"  this morning.  She said she called me that because I squeak like a mousie.

I guess I got to learn how to ROAR so she won't call me that again!.

On a better note, I see Mommy put up my palm trees background and no. 1 pic.  She did pretty good there.   All I need is my surfin' mewsic.

She's not too sure that'll happen today.  It may, it may not, depending upon her schedule.   She has a barbeque to attend this afternoon.

I must go now.  Breep to all my Caster friends and have a pawsome Sunday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M CHARGE OF . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/333757</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jul 2007 05:03:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/333757</guid>
		<description>Yes, I'm in charge of making Mommy &quot;Hop to It&quot; and change our sites.  July the 4th is gone for anoth ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, I'm in charge of making Mommy "Hop to It" and change our sites.  July the 4th is gone for another year.  It's time to put up some sand pictures.  I'm not talking Sahara Desert, either.   I want beach pics with lots of palm trees.   I want Beach Boys mewsic on my site.   I want a pic of me sitting on a beach under a palm tree!

I hope she can get to work on this today.  She has all day to do it besides going to Petsmart or Petco to replenish our stock of cat food and litter.

"SO HOP TO IT MOMMY.   I'M YOUR BOSS TODAY.   GET OUR SITES WORKED ON TODAY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.   I'M APPALLED WHEN THINGS DON'T GET DONE IN A TIMELY FASHION!"

and an added HISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS for not changing them yet.

Well, I said my part.  I hope she adheres to my directives!!!

Got to run.  I also told Mommy to feed me first before she gets crackin' at the computer.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a most purrfect weekend.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMC, BAIL!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/333023</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:43:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/333023</guid>
		<description>My brother is on a roll.  Two days in the same week!   I think I'll touch him to see if some of the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My brother is on a roll.  Two days in the same week!   I think I'll touch him to see if some of the magic will rub off on me!

"CONCATS, BAIL AND ENJOY YOUR BIG DAY!!"

Later, my friends and I'll write tomorrow.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY 4TH OF JULY SO FAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/332434</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:48:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/332434</guid>
		<description>First of all, since it was a bit on the chilly side last night, I slept with Mommy.  I curled up in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, since it was a bit on the chilly side last night, I slept with Mommy.  I curled up in a ball at her waist.   At 6:00 p.m. I was awake and in her face purring.

After I had my breakfast, I looked out the windows at the birdies, but they didn't do anything spectacular like they did a month ago.  

Also, every time Mommy went into the kitchen I was twining around her legs and purring and breeping.   I begged for more food and when she gave me a little bit of it, all I did was lick the gravy off and leave the rest.  Hehehehe.

I can't help it that I love the gravy only!

Well, that's it for now.  As you can see, Bail and Sampy were the adventurous ones today.

I wish all my Catster friends a most pawsome 4th of July!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BAIL'S JUST AN AWSOME, PAWSOME GUY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/332148</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:01:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/332148</guid>
		<description>WAY TO GO BAIL!!!   The Diary Writer Extroardinaire!!!   WOO-HOO DUDE!!!

In fact, I gave him a pr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WAY TO GO BAIL!!!   The Diary Writer Extroardinaire!!!   WOO-HOO DUDE!!!

In fact, I gave him a present . .  . I let him eat my share of the salmon!!

As to my day, I was a very good boy.  When I wasn't sleeping, I watched the bluejays flying in and out of the big oak tree in the backyard.

Well, I must go now.  Mommy has to let Sampy come in.   He's a silly one.  He wanted a long meowting tonight for some reason.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night and also a happy 4th of July tomorrow.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MONDAY'S HOROSCOPE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/331644</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 17:59:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/331644</guid>
		<description>I'm a Capricorn kitty and this is what my horoscope said for today:

&quot;You don't want to do anythin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm a Capricorn kitty and this is what my horoscope said for today:

"You don't want to do anything today and yet, people just won't leave you alone.   Avoid the buzz in a quiet place.  Slink into your favorite snoozing zone and nap the afternoon away. "

I was able to find a nice snoozing spot while Mommy was at work.  Nobody bothered me.

When Mommy came home, she decided to bother me by giving me a nail trim.   I should have paid better attention to my horoscope and continued to hide in a nice quite place (like under the bed) when I saw her coming with the nail trimmers.  

Oh well, that's my story for the day.

Later and purrs and breeps, my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT'S A PURRFECT DAY . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/331031</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:12:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/331031</guid>
		<description>Today is a purrfect day to sit in the open windows, to sit in front of the box fan, to watch those s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is a purrfect day to sit in the open windows, to sit in front of the box fan, to watch those silly bluejays steal Cammies leftovers, and to thank Mommy for all the work she did on our sites lately.

Soooo, I'm one contented kitty today.  

I also came into Mommy's bedroom after Sampy to lick her face at 6:30 a.m.   Hehehehe . . .  I let her sleep later on Sundays!  Imagine being a human and getting all those sandpaper kissies and stereo purrs every morning.   It does happen a lot around here.

Well, I must be on my way to groom my tootsies!

Bye and breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED ON MY SITE!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330773</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:59:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330773</guid>
		<description>Well, I got a background now!   I got no flags nor fireworks, but I got America's national BIG BIRD. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I got a background now!   I got no flags nor fireworks, but I got America's national BIG BIRD.   The EAGLE!   Tons of eagles everywhere!   I think they are cool birdies!!

Well, I must go now.   I'm purring that my background is back.

Breeps to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UNDER CONSTRUCTION, PURRLEASE BE PATIENT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330655</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:27:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330655</guid>
		<description>YIKES!!!!   I have no background!!!   

Purrlease be advised that Mommy's hunting down a 4th of Ju ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ YIKES!!!!   I have no background!!!   

Purrlease be advised that Mommy's hunting down a 4th of July background for me.  She got one from photobucket, but it ended up on my page instead.   This is Mommy's first time at photobucket and she's not familier with them.

Eventually, she'll figure it out.   Thank you's to Samoa and Colleen for places where we can get some 4th of July stuff.   

Meanwhile, we have all day today to hunt for stuff so bear with me the non-background.

Purrs and breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ANOTHER EVENING THUNDERSTORM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330091</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:17:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/330091</guid>
		<description>Well, we almost got to do our diaries earlier tonight.  Unfortunately, Mother Nature had interferred ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, we almost got to do our diaries earlier tonight.  Unfortunately, Mother Nature had interferred with a thunderstorm around 8:30 p.m.  Mommy turned off the computer, and everybody went to the living room to wait the storm out.

It turned out to be not much of one; a few rumbles of thunder and a couple drops of rain and no lightning at all.  Mommy and I fell right asleep on the living room couch for an hour and when we woke up, the storm had ended.

All of us hope it cooled it off somehwhat.   We're tired of having closed windows and the AC on.   We like the normal cooler air over here with windows open all day and night.

Well, that's it for tonight.   Tomorrow is Friday.   TGIF!!

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YEAH, I LOVE THAT CATNIP STUFF</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/329748</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:47:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I must admit
I love catnip
It sends me on a trip
I  sing and play and say: 
I've been doing nip  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I must admit
I love catnip
It sends me on a trip
I  sing and play and say: 
I've been doing nip since I was a kitten
and boy am I smitten
I love this stuff
and never seem to get enough . . . 

Well, I had my share of nip tonight and what do I do, but write silly poetry.  Oh well, maybe I'll see Bail's big multi-colored birdie next time . . . .

Later everybody,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M BACK TO SITTING IN THE KITCHEN SINK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/329280</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:06:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/329280</guid>
		<description>When it's hot out, I love to sit in the kitchen sink.  I did that this morning just when Mommy was l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When it's hot out, I love to sit in the kitchen sink.  I did that this morning just when Mommy was leaving for work.

When she got home, she asked me if I wanted to sit in the sink again because I was standing on the edge and looking in.   She ran a small trickle of water and placed me in the sink. I sat there for a few minutes and let the water run down my back.  I licked off the droplets from my fur.  I then stuck my tongue under the water trickle and slurped at it a couple of times.  The water was cool and refreshing.  I will try this again some time.

I'm going to keep it short again tonight  Breep to all my Catster friends and check you later.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/328885</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:55:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I'm bored today as there's no flies to chase.

I also missed a salmon pawty 'cause I preferr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I'm bored today as there's no flies to chase.

I also missed a salmon pawty 'cause I preferred to sit on my "mountain top" kitchen cabinet.   The pieces of salmon were passed around and I just didn't feel like jumping down for it.

Weird, heh!!   I let Bail have my share . . .

But now, I'm hungry again and will follow Mommy downstairs and see what she is going to pull out of the fridge or cabinets for me  . . .

Breeps for now my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT LATE NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/328386</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:54:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>My weekend was great.   As you heard, I caught four flies.   I still haven't lost my hunting skills  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My weekend was great.   As you heard, I caught four flies.   I still haven't lost my hunting skills (or is it fly swatting skills?)

Anyway, Mommy just got home an hour ago and it's almost her bedtime.  She fed us as soon as she got in and we're ready to zzzzzzzzz out.

Sampy is laying front of the box fan right now letting it blow on his tummy, and Bail is on the blue blankie ready to nod off.

I'll be next . . . .

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ONE MORE ROSETTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327766</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:12:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327766</guid>
		<description>Early this morning, I received one more rosette and that was from Hannah.   Thank you Hannah.  Your  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this morning, I received one more rosette and that was from Hannah.   Thank you Hannah.  Your rosette was so cute of a little black kittie who looked so much like my sister Kali.

I was up early this morning.   I  licked Mommy on her face with my sandpaper tongue and purred loudly.   She waved me away as it wasn't even 5:00 a.m. yet.  Much too early for a Saturday morning!

Right now, the birds are chirping and I have to check to see what they're all excited about  . . . .

Breep to all my Catster friends and especially my concats go out to my buddy CALVIN who hit the diary pick again today.  WAY TO GO DUDE!!

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&quot;LIFE TO BEGIN AGAIN . . . . WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327375</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:24:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327375</guid>
		<description>Robert Plant says in my site's song, &quot;life to begin again. &quot;  It certainly  is beginning again today ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Robert Plant says in my site's song, "life to begin again. "  It certainly  is beginning again today as I got DIARY PICK!!!!   WOWZA!!!   Thank you Catster for this honor.    It's been quite some time (March of this year) that I hit the "Diary Pick".

I'll be feeling great all day today because of my day in the limelight.  And also feeling great 'cause my buddy CALVIN is up there sharing this honor with me.

Mommy gave me a hug and kissies, and my brothers and sister "high-fived" me for my hitting the diary.

I want to thank the following purrsons who have sent me rosettes so far:

Hondo; Gimme, Ele & Ambro; Jinx & troop;  Nala & the boys; Cali & Leo; Cocoa & company; Calvin; and River.   Also, I thank Boogers, Colleen & PoohBear for their kind words in my shout box.

It's going to be a great day today and I don't need catnip to get this buzzed! 

My thank you notes will go out tonight when my secretary gets off work.

Until then BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPITY breep to all my Catster friends and Catster for helping me get this honor!

Merl =^ . .^=

P.S.   I lastly got an anonymousie rosette from SweetDreams.  I's soo cute.  Check it out everybody!!  Thank you SweetDreams guys!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I LOVE BOX FANS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327289</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:47:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/327289</guid>
		<description>Mommy brought the box from the cellar and put it into the computer room.   I love laying flat on my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy brought the box from the cellar and put it into the computer room.   I love laying flat on my back in front of the fan when it's on low speed.   This way I can enjoy the air blowing on my tummy.

Also, early this morning, the ivy-covered oak tree in our backyard was filled with bluejays.  They were screeching and squawking at something (or maybe each other).   I stood in my cat tree and peered over the windowsill at them.  Since I was outnumbered by these birdies, I was afraid to sit up in the window and look them in the eyes.  Yes, I'm a scaredy cat!

Anyhoo, I must be on my way to bed.  Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice first day of summer night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I AM ALWAYS BUGGING MOMMY FOR MORE FOOD . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/326844</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:19:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>. . .  and when she gives it to me, all I do is lick off the gravy and leave the meat for Sampy!

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ . . .  and when she gives it to me, all I do is lick off the gravy and leave the meat for Sampy!

Mommy can't understand why I do this.   I'll say why . . . it's 'cause the gravy is the best part and if I want to chew something, I'll chew my dry stuff!!

'nuff said.   I'm going to follow Mommy into the kitchen again, purr up a storm and beg for more food.   I will only lick off the gravy.   I do this every night before she goes to bed . . .

Breeps from the fussy guy,

Merl = ^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATBIRDS PART TWO????</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/326161</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:37:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>This time, I unfortunately missed the backyard birdie show.   Mommy saw them out the bathroom window ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This time, I unfortunately missed the backyard birdie show.   Mommy saw them out the bathroom window.  It went like this:

Mommy starling had one baby with her this time and was trying to feed it the remaining morsel of Ying-Yang's food.   She was hopping along the railing after her baby.  When she finally caught up with it, she motioned for  it to "open wide".   The baby did so and she deposited the last piece of food in it's beak.

Not quite as exciting as part one, but isn't it that way with sequels?   The first one is usually the best!

Oh well, I would have enjoyed watching it anyway because it's all about birdies.   I'm very sorry I missed it.   Maybe there'll be a rerun some time this summer . . . 

Got to scram for now & breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>KING OF THE MOUNTAIN TOP, PART II</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/325751</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:55:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I jumped back on top of the kitchen cabinet this morning and Mommy was able to get some pics of me u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I jumped back on top of the kitchen cabinet this morning and Mommy was able to get some pics of me up there.  They will be added soon.

Also, it's not totally hot out yet so Mommy opened the windows for us.  I'm going to keep it short as Bail is laying on the blue braided rug in the computer room and has asked me to join him for a nappy.

I'm getting rather sleepy too . . . . breep to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE LAST ENTRY OF THE DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/325627</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:33:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/325627</guid>
		<description>I'm going last today.  Really, in Maryland it's 1:25 a.m. June 18, 2007 and Mommy doesn't have to wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm going last today.  Really, in Maryland it's 1:25 a.m. June 18, 2007 and Mommy doesn't have to work!!

She's going to meet her friend Mary (the Mommy of my sister Kali) for dinner when she gets off work.   They're supposed to go to a place called Ci Ci's which is a pizza buffet place.

I'm not sure if she'll see Kali.  I hope so 'cause I'd like to see some new pics of her.   Mommy always takes pics of her whenever she's at Mary's.

Other than that, I did what Bail did, slept just about whole afternoon.  When Mommy came home at midnight, the three of us guys were waiting to be fed our moist food.

Well, I must go now as Mommy needs to get some sleep.

Good night my friends and I hope everyone had a nice Father's Day.

Merl = ^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I CLIMBED TO THE MOUNTAIN TOP!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/324851</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:36:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/324851</guid>
		<description>For the first time, Mommy saw me jump to the highest cabinet (mountain top) in the kitchen.  This ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For the first time, Mommy saw me jump to the highest cabinet (mountain top) in the kitchen.  This cabinet is an almost 5 foot straight leap up from the counter over top of the dishwasher.

I sprung upwards and caught my two front paws on the ledge of the cabinet top and pulled myself up the rest of the way.   Once up there, I peeked down at Mommy and Bail.

Mommy finally got to see how I got up there.   She went to get her camera, but before she came downstairs, I had jumped back down.  Hehehehe!

Anyway, today was a nice day which the whole morning was spent birdwatching with Bail.   I did a lot of nappy time too while Mommy went out shopping.

She didn't get home until 8:00 p.m.   Her poor footsies were throbbing and she had to come home and rest them.  I guess that's what human's call "shop 'till you drop".  

Well, that's about it for me.  Breep to all my Catster friends and enjoy another nice summer weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY THURSDAY NIGHT BATH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/324393</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:44:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/324393</guid>
		<description>No, Mommy didn't give me a bath in the tub.  No, no, no!

I gave myself a bath.   I laid on the bl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ No, Mommy didn't give me a bath in the tub.  No, no, no!

I gave myself a bath.   I laid on the blue blankie and washed thoroughly all my paws and then my tummy and chest.

It's so much easier this way and all I use is my tongue . . . .

No need for kitty shampoo and water.

Well, I must go now and continue bathing myself.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'M SET IN MY OWN CERTAIN WAYS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/323948</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:14:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/323948</guid>
		<description>First of all, Sampy told you all about the thunderstorms, so I'm not going to repeat it.

Anyway,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Sampy told you all about the thunderstorms, so I'm not going to repeat it.

Anyway, I want to mention a few things about me that I don't think I mentioned in the "tag" game or anywhere in my diary before.  Here goes:

1.    I simply refuse to eat anything from Mommy's hand be it a treat or
        human food such as salmon or chicken;
2.    I won't eat moist cat food out of a bowl;
3.    I have to have my moist food on a plate or a saucer.

None of my family does this and Mommy thinks I'm quite a different kitty.
Bail, Sampy and Cammie Rose will eat from Mommy's hand at any time, and they all eat  moist and dry food out of stainless steel bowls.

Now, here's the odd part.   I do eat dry food out of  stainless steel bowls.
Don't ask my why I do this.   Mommy can't figure this out.   She, at first, thought I didn't my whiskers rubbing against the sides of the bowl, but then dismissed that because I eat the dry food out of the bowl.

Yes, I'm a little different and I'm still the most affectionate kitty in the house at certain times of the day. .. . .heheheh . . . . 4:30 a.m.!


Well, I got to scram.   Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THOSE TWEETIES ARE DRIVING ME CWAZY!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/323233</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:41:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/323233</guid>
		<description>The tweeties are everywhere!.   The redbud trees out front are a buffet for birdies because of the s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The tweeties are everywhere!.   The redbud trees out front are a buffet for birdies because of the seedpods on their branches.

I can't decide which birdie to look at and dream about getting.   Every morning I sit in Mommy's window and am captivated by them.   They're chirping non-stop and it sounds like they're teasing me.   "Tweet, tweet, tweet.   We taught we saw a puddy tat!!  We bet you can't catch us, kitty 'cause you can't fly!"

Hehehehe!   I got an imagination, don't I?

Anyway, I like watching the birdies.   What kitty doesn't?

Got to run and breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice Tuesday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DIARY OF A BIG, LONG-LEGGED BOY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/323076</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:58:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, first of all my CONCATS GO OUT TO CAMILLE ROSE ON HER DIARY PICK TODAY! 

She's doing pretty ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, first of all my CONCATS GO OUT TO CAMILLE ROSE ON HER DIARY PICK TODAY! 

She's doing pretty good lately this year.  I think she's gotten it three our four times.  

Now as to me, the last time I remember hitting the Diary Pick was on my birthday on January 14, 2007.  That's qite a while ago.

Anyway, here's a little up date on my size:

1.   I'm getting taller.  My legs are so long that when I stand next to Sampy,   
     he looks like a munchkin (those short-legged kitties).

2.    I'm getting heavier.   I must weigh about 13 lbs now!

3.     My hair is very thick on top and silky underneath.  
        
4.      I'm due to have some shots in August and I'll find out how much I weigh
          then.

That's about it.   I got to run as Mommy has to let Sampy in from his evening meowing.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TALES FROM THE BLUE BLANKIE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/322476</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:31:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>First, of all before I ZZZZ out, I want to thank Mommy for taking those lovely pics of me and adding ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all before I ZZZZ out, I want to thank Mommy for taking those lovely pics of me and adding them to my site.   Also, I thank her for the pawsome astronaut pic of me.   This is way cool!   The helmet with NASA on it!  She knows, I love outerspace/science-fiction stuff!

Anyway, I'm tired.   I'm going to sign off  now so I can take my nappy on the blue blankie . . . . 

Breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE DAY AFTER THE BIG STORM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/322083</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jun 2007 06:00:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/322083</guid>
		<description>We had two thunderstorms last night.   The first one happened and ended before Sampy did his diary e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had two thunderstorms last night.   The first one happened and ended before Sampy did his diary entry.  While he was dictating said entry, another storm came up.  The thunder started rumbling like crazy.   The computer was turned off as quickly as possible.   Sampy said we'd all try to get back.  That didn't happen.

This storm was far worse.  The lightning was pawsome and the thunder was loud.   Not as loud as the one a couple of weeks ago when we jumped and ran.  By 10:30 p.m. it had mostly ended.  Since there was still lightning flashing in the distance, Mommy felt that another storm was coming up and decided against Bail and I doing our entries.  BLAH!!!

The storm certainly paid off.   Today, it's cooler.   It was mid 90's yesterday and is supposed to hit mid 80's today.  Mommy turned off the AC and opened all the windows.

The birdies are chirping and my siblings and I are enjoying every minute of it.
I love it when it's not too hot outside.  Open windows rule!!!

Also, this morning I got a rosette from my girl, Squirt.  She's sad because she lost her sister TC due to tainted pet food.   We all want to hiss whenever we hear about this bad food and all the kitties and doggies who had to go to the Bridge early.  Mommy wants to cry.   It's so sad.   Words alone cannot convey how much this upsets me.

I sent Squirt a rossette and extended my condolences and purrs to her and her family.

Well, I must go as Mommy wants to eat her breakfast.

Purrs and breeps,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHUTTERFLY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/321466</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:32:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/321466</guid>
		<description>Did I hear somebody say &quot;fly&quot;?   Where???? Show me!!!  I haven't seen many flies this year.   Where  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did I hear somebody say "fly"?   Where???? Show me!!!  I haven't seen many flies this year.   Where are they?

Mommy informed me it was "Shutterfly" and Catster just gave all of us the pawsome prezzie of "Shutterfly" so we can have a picture book of up to 20 pics!

That's really nice Catster.   Thank you sooooo much!!!!

Mommy informed me that she started working on it last night and will do more during the weekend.   There's just not enough time on work days.

Anyway, Mommy has to get Sampy in as he's cruising the backyard again.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have fun with your "Shutterflies"

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT THE NAIL TRIM TODAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/321049</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 18:55:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/321049</guid>
		<description>Mommy came at me with these funny looking clipper things and started to trim my front nails.

I SQ ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy came at me with these funny looking clipper things and started to trim my front nails.

I SQUEAKED like a mousie and KICKED like a bunny.   I don't blame Bail and Sampy for not liking this.   THIS STINKS!!   I hate ^%$@@* nail trims!!

She managed somehow, through my protests, to get all my nails trimmed.

As to the rest of my day, it was pretty good.   No extraordinary events, though.  I slept, ate, watched the birds and squirrels, and wrestled with my brothers.   

I'm going to keep it short and let Sampy have a turn, 'cause I'm a nice guy!

Breep to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHOUT, SHOUT, LET IT ALL OUT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/320583</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:12:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/320583</guid>
		<description>I got a shoutbox!!!   Now, all my friends, feel free to give me a shout at any time.

I'm soooo ex ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a shoutbox!!!   Now, all my friends, feel free to give me a shout at any time.

I'm soooo excited I'm purring myself deaf!!!

Other than that, Mommy had to go next door when she got home because the mail carrier delivered the neighbor's mail to our place.   Mommy also got a tour of  her new kitchen.

Meanwhile, us kitties were peeking out the windows and looking toward the neighbor's yard wondering when Mommywas coming home to FEED US.

She finally came home and fed us, thank goodness!!  We were hungry!

Well, I must go for now and breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A QUIET DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/320157</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:52:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/320157</guid>
		<description>It's a lazy and not much happening day.

The weekend was exciting because of the mommy bird feedin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's a lazy and not much happening day.

The weekend was exciting because of the mommy bird feeding her babies Cammie Rose's dry cat food.

Today, they weren't around.  I think they moved away.   I miss them.

Also, I slept a lot today.  I was good and I didn't wake Mommy up in the middle of the night.  I think it's because she has a fan blowing in her room.  I don't care for fans as they are too cold on me.

I'm sorry for lack of stuff to say.   Today, I have the writer's block.   I outdid myself on Saturday blogging about the birdies.  When I do that, the next day or so, I can't think of anything to say.  Maybe tomorrow, I'll think of something better than this rambling on about nothing.

Well I must scram.  Breep to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GOT FISH??? OR GO FISH???</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/319368</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:07:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/319368</guid>
		<description>Look at all the fishies on my site!!! Gee, I wish I could eat them!   I love fish!

Thank you Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Look at all the fishies on my site!!! Gee, I wish I could eat them!   I love fish!

Thank you Mommy!   

As to my "Pecular Aristocratic Title" , I am also a mystic.   With a name like Merlin you have to be!

As to today, there was no birdie action like yesterday.  Mommy and I thought for sure the Diary Selection Lady would have chosen me for that one.

Nope . .  . I think I'll hide under the bed and cry for a bit . . . but I always bounce back.  Maybe another day, I'll hit the Diary Pick.  I think the last one I had was on my birthday, January 14, 2007.   It's been quite a while.  I think I'm due to hit it soon.

Got to run as Mommy is going to see Daddy Rob and they're supposed to go to Savage Fest.   No, it's not a bunch of savages pigging out.  It's a big craft/food fair held in a town called Savage, MD.   Mommy's and Rob's friends are one of the venders there.   They sell good stuff:  jewelry,  clothes, windchimes, figurines (cat ones even), etc.  They even fix jewelery.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice day.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATBIRDS????</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318957</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Jun 2007 06:54:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318957</guid>
		<description>Meow, meow, meow, meow; 
Meow, meow, meow, meow;
Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet!!!

Mommy and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Meow, meow, meow, meow; 
Meow, meow, meow, meow;
Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet!!!

Mommy and I saw the most extraordinary event this morning.   There was a lot of chirping on the back porch so we went to check it out. 

On the arm of the porch chair were three baby starlings and their Mommy was swooping into Cammie Rose's leftovers and pulling out the dry cat food and feeding it to her babies.   I was thumping my tail a bazillion miles an hour and BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPING at them.

Mommy wished she had her camera with her.   She was also captivated by the sight (even though her reasons and mine differ very much).

Too bad Bail, Sampy and Cam didn't see all this bird activity!  I saw it all and I got to write about it in MY BLOG!!!

Heheheheh, mwuhahahah!

Hope everyone likes my adventure today and maybe Catster Central will like it too!  Do I dream too much?????

Have an excellent weekend my Catster friends!!

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WARNING, WARNING, WARNING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318848</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 20:16:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318848</guid>
		<description>There's a thunderstorm heading our way and Mommy wants me to do my entry quick, fast and in a hurry! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There's a thunderstorm heading our way and Mommy wants me to do my entry quick, fast and in a hurry!!!

I like windows open, I like the big waterbug I just saw a few minutes ago flapping its wings against the opposite side of the window screen, but I don't like thunder and lightning.  

It makes me jump straight up in the air and run and hide.

Soo, I got to go now as Mommy's going to turn off the computer and shut all the windows and turn on the AC.

I think I'll hide under the bed when the storm gets closer.

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO AGAIN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318287</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 May 2007 18:29:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/318287</guid>
		<description>This time the woo-hoo is for Sampy!   He got Diary Pick again today.

He's on a roll for the merry ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This time the woo-hoo is for Sampy!   He got Diary Pick again today.

He's on a roll for the merry month of May!   Three cheers for Sampy, Rah, Rah, Rah!!!

I got to ask him again how he does it.

Got to run for now and breep to all,

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOO-HOO!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/317805</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 May 2007 19:11:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/317805</guid>
		<description>&quot;Mommy, you're the bestest!!!&quot;   

Mommy just signed up to get us shout boxes!   How about that!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ "Mommy, you're the bestest!!!"   

Mommy just signed up to get us shout boxes!   How about that!   Now our friends can shout at us!   I'm soooo excited.  I feel I just ate a ton of catnip!

Other than that Bail and I had fun watching the bluejays eat the remainder of Cammie Rose's food.

Got to run and let Sampy do the closing diary for the night.  Poor Mommy is drained.   I was bad again and kneaded her tummy and licked her face at 4:00 a.m.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY MEMORIAL WEEKEND</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/317274</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2007 18:11:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/317274</guid>
		<description>I had a great Memorial Weekend mostly because Mommy was home for those three days (not all the time, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a great Memorial Weekend mostly because Mommy was home for those three days (not all the time, but a good deal of it).   We had an all windows open day yesterday and the earlier parts of Saturday and Sunday.   The rest of Saturday and Sunday Mommy had to turn on the air as it was too hot in the house.

We had a photo shoot of all of us even Cammie Rose.  I watched the bluejays and was a good boy.  I didn't break anything at all.

Also, I started on "I've been Tagged" entry and that will be coming over some time tonight.   I have to chose seven kitties and pmail each of them.

Other than than, I was a very contented kitty for the whole weekend.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ .  .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED FOR A THIRD TIME (THIS WAS A &quot;TAG BACK&quot;)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316899</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2007 04:11:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316899</guid>
		<description>As promissed, I am doing my &quot;tag back&quot; .   I first tagged LITTLEGUY and he tagged me back.

Here a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As promissed, I am doing my "tag back" .   I first tagged LITTLEGUY and he tagged me back.

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves.  Cats who are tagged need to write on their own blog about the seven things 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 blog!

Ready for the scoop on Merlin (since this is my third tag - some may be duplicative).

1.   I love catnip.
2.   I was a very naughty young guy last year . . . I broke stuff (vases and picture frames (glass and all).
3.   I hate having my nails trimmed.
4.   I usually wake Mommy up at 4:00 - 4:30 a.m.   Today I was really bad, I woke her up at 3:00 a.m.
5.   I love playing physical tag and wrestling with my brothers.
6.   Whenever I see Camille Rose, I hiss and do a high-pitched yowl.
7.   I don't like to be held, but I'm very affectionate when I jump up next to Mommy in bed.

I am tagging:

1.  Emma
2.  Solo
3.  Snow
4.  Lisa
5.  Lily
6.  Katie
7.  Princes Cali]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU MOMMY FOR ONE PIC . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316521</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2007 10:56:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316521</guid>
		<description>Mommy added the me with cactus plant pic just a few minutes ago.  She'll find another one or maybe t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy added the me with cactus plant pic just a few minutes ago.  She'll find another one or maybe two to add later.

I really love the cactus one as it says how I spent my Memorial Day weekend.  I think Mommy's going to have us all come up with "How we Spent our Memorial Weekend Essays".   Mommy, I feel like I'm in school!!!

I know you told me that you used to do stuff like that when you were in grade school!  EONS ago, Mommy!!!

Well, I got to run.   Just thought I blog some more today.  It's a good day for it!!!  My friends, enjoy Robert Plant/Afro Celt Sound System while you read on . . .

Best purrs for the holiday,

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED BACK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316379</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2007 05:12:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/316379</guid>
		<description>A couple of days ago I was tagged by TC and I happened to tag a cat named &quot;Littleguy&quot; and he tagged  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple of days ago I was tagged by TC and I happened to tag a cat named "Littleguy" and he tagged me right back.   That's the first time I've seen that happen.  I've been tagged the most in my family which proves little guys do have all the fun.   Also, he entitled his blog for the day:  "Littleguy's Have all the Fun!" which is very similar to my diary title:  "Little Guys Have all the Fun".

What I'm going to do is play this one more tag game as  I'm running out of stuff to say about myself.   Then I have to choose seven more kitties.   Hope I don't duplicate anything about me.   Mommy kept lists of everyone I tagged, so that'll be a bit easier on me.

I chose Littleguy because he looks very much like my brother Bailey Gray Cloud (minus the white moustashe and beard).   

Anyway, some time today, I'll try to get my "I've been tagged" diary written.
If I don't finish it, it'll be put into draft and sent out tomorrow.

Lastly, two new pics of me are going to appear on my site today.   Mommy put Bail's on yesterday.   What gives with that, Mommy?   How come only Bail????

Well, Mommy tells me it's my favorite time of day coming up:  breakfast.
I got to run and stock up my tummy!!

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a wonderful Memorial Day and think about our troops who have served and are serving, please!

Merl =^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED AGAIN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/315766</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 May 2007 19:23:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/315766</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by TC this time.

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random fac ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by TC this time.

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves.  Cats who are tagged need to write on their on blog about the seven things 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 you blog!  

Ready for the scoop on Merlin!

1.   I love to play in water, but when it comes to getting a bath I freak out.  Mommy can never get my whole body in the sink to bathe me.  She uses "kitty wipes" instead now.
2.   I have to check inside the refrigerator whenever Mommy opens it.  A few times I have jumped in.
3.   I love starting wrestling matches with my brothers.
4.   I love watching the bluejays every morning.   I sing to them.
5.   I'm the biggest kitty in our family.  I weigh a strapping 12.02 lbs. and I'm only one and a half years old.
6.    I have no taste for any strange foods.   I only like cat food and that's Fancy Feast Elegant Medlies.
7.  I get scared when Mommy has company.   I run upstairs and hide under herbed.

I am tagging the following cats:

1.  Sazha
2.  Little Guy
3.  Bill
4.  Woodpile American Chopper
5.  Iris
6.  Athena
7.  Zeus

NOTE:   I got a Greek God and Godness amongst my 7 kitties!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONDO, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/315217</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 May 2007 19:45:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/315217</guid>
		<description>First of all I wish HONDO a very Happy 4th B'Day!   We did help him celebrate for a bit tonight.

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all I wish HONDO a very Happy 4th B'Day!   We did help him celebrate for a bit tonight.

Also, early this morning all of us got anonymous rosettes from the "Rocking Out Kitty".

Cammie may have been hit twice by him/her and says she rocks the most because of that.   But she's wrong.   I rock the most . . . just listen to Robert Plant on my site.   Anybody who has Robert Plant on their site most definitely ROCKS the MOST!!!

Well, I said my part.   Sometimes Cam thinks she's Ms. Cool.

Got to run and breepity breep to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ALL'S QUITE ON THE LIVING ROOM BATTLEFIELD . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/313459</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2007 05:31:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/313459</guid>
		<description>Late last night Bail and I got into a BIG BATTLE!!   Of Course, I started it.   I jumped Bail and he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Late last night Bail and I got into a BIG BATTLE!!   Of Course, I started it.   I jumped Bail and he in turn jumped me back and I chased him up the stairs.   He flew into the cat tree at the top of the stairs and the cat tree rocked from the force of his powerful legs.   I jumped into the cat tree on top of him.   He freed himself from me and we went at it on the first step down.   

Mommy told us to "break it up" .   We looked like we were dancing on the stairs (our front paws were around each other while we were up on our haunches).   We ran back down the stairs and continued thumping around on the living room floor and back upstairs we came.

Finally, we tired out, me resting on the landing below the cat tree in which Bail lay with heart racing.

WHAT A WORKOUT!!!   The Ninja Kitties are at it again.   

To end it all, we left a nice pile of black and gray fur all over the living room rug for Mommy to vacuum up.

Got to run & breep to all my Catster friends,

Merl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'VE BEEN TAGGED!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/313049</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 May 2007 18:12:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/313049</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by  Shane and Ripple.                

Here are the rules:

Each player starts  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by  Shane and Ripple.                

Here are the rules:

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves.  Cats who are tagged need to write on their own blog about the seven things and the rules.  You need to chose 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 blog!

Ready for the Scoop of Merlin!

1.   I am the greatest fly catcher.   I catch them and eat them alive!
2.   I love waking Mommy up at 4:00 a.m every morning and then I let her go back to sleep until 5:30 a.m. (ten minutes before the real alarm clock goes off).   You might say I'm a kitty with a built in "snooze alarm".
3.   I also love salmon and I don't make a pig of myself like Bailey Gray Cloud.
4.   I am the best climber in the house and Mommy found me one day on top of the highest cabinet which is over 5 feet above the dishwasher and to this day she's not sure how I got up there as there's nothing but cabinet handles that I could stand on to cut the jump in half.  It's a straight 5 foot plus shot up there.
5.  I Love playing in the bath tub when there's a little bit of water in it.
6.  I run and leap like a Ninja with my brother Bailey Gray Cloud.
7.  I respect Camille Rose and never chase or attack her.  I do hiss at her, though.

I am tagging the following cats:

1.  DC
2. Queso
3. Punky
4.  Lucy
5. Gino Bambino
6. Kitty
7. Sarah Joe]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WAS GOOD TODAY IN SOME ASPECTS</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/311916</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:45:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/311916</guid>
		<description>Well, nobody peed on the kittie couch today.  Whoever the mysterious pee-maker is,  decided not to d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, nobody peed on the kittie couch today.  Whoever the mysterious pee-maker is,  decided not to do it today.

I still was in Mommy's face at 4:00 a.m., though.   I can't seem to break that habit.

Well, I got to run.

Breep at all my Catster friends & good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ATTACK OF THE BAD KITTIES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/311234</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2007 17:29:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/311234</guid>
		<description>This story is true and not a B movie sci-fi.

Mommy says us kitties have been bad today as follows ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This story is true and not a B movie sci-fi.

Mommy says us kitties have been bad today as follows:

1.    Somebody peed on the cute little kittie couch this morning;
2.   Somebody left a dead bird on the back porch;
3.   Somebody woke Mommy at 4:00 a.m. today;
4.   Somebody was in the neighbor's yard and wouldn't come home when
       Mommy opened the fence for him.

I bet you can guess all of them except one.   No. 2.   More than likely is Ms. Camille Rose;  No. 3.   Of course is me;   No. 4.   Is Sampy;   And nobody will cop to No. 1.

First of all, Cam is off the hook on this one as she wasn't in the house last night.   OKAY WHO DID NO. 1 ON THE CUTE KITTIE COUCH????

Mommy caught me trying to bury it, but that doesn't make me the culprit.   The youngest cat is always the "clean-up" guy in any household.    

Mommy is at a loss about this as we've always been good about making our business in the litter boxes.

She thinks it may be Bail as it was covered with his fur too.  But why would any of us pee on the kittie couch?

This is another mystery that becomes a "cold case" around here.  Nobody saw who did it, nobody's telling on who did it, and nobody's copping to it!

We're all bad to the bone!

Well, I must go now.

Breep to all my Caster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LIFE BEGINS AGAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310628</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 May 2007 07:37:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310628</guid>
		<description>I give my thanks to Mommy for putting on this song by Afro Celt Sound System accompanied by Robert P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I give my thanks to Mommy for putting on this song by Afro Celt Sound System accompanied by Robert Plant (yes, the rocking guy from Led Zeppelin!) onto my site this morning!

This song ROCKS!!!  I don't know if any Catsters are familier with this group.  They consist of  Irish, African, and English people who also have guests on each of their albums such as:   Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel, Sinead O'Connor, a couple members of the Celtic Woman CD's and others from Ireland and Africa.  Mommy has four of their CD's.   She's a fan, of course.

Mommy has a wide range of musical tastes.   It keeps her feeling younger and energetic!   ROCK ON, MOMMY!!

So, enjoy my mewsic if you can get it to play.   We did, but it keeps shutting off and on.  I guess somebody has fleas and we're not sure who it is at this point.   At least it plays better than the ones that died from song2play.com.

I'm going to go now as Mommy want's to help Cammie Rose with her entry.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a pleasant Sunday.

Merl =^ . . ^=

p.s.   Life Begins Again is going to be my theme song as I want my life to begin again on Catster.  I feel that I've gone into the cracks after my fame as being on the Pawpular List is gone and my two weeks of fun as being the "Star Cat" has ended.   In the active list, I've fallen out of the top 20.  I used to be #10.  IT'S MERLIN REVIVAL TIME!!!!! YEAH, YEAH, YEAH.
ROCK ON ROBERT PLANT AND AFRO CELTS FOR ME!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ADVENTURES OF A WIRED KITTY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310512</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 May 2007 19:34:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310512</guid>
		<description>It's way past our dinner time and I'm raring to go.   I want to make mischief.  I want to play.  I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's way past our dinner time and I'm raring to go.   I want to make mischief.  I want to play.  I want to run behind the TV and bat the cords behind it and then crawl under the end table to bat the computer cords.  My brothers are now sleeping on their precious blue blankie and I'm bored.

Mommy's no fun 'cause she hates it when I'm crawling where there are cords and always stops me.

WHAT CAN I MESS WITH NOW?  UMMM, the modem and telephone cords?  Mommy's onto me.   I feel she's going to make me leave the room.  I guess I have to run up and down the stairs to burn off this excessive energy.

Well, I got to go as I can't sit still and Mommy says she needs to copy some codes for some mewsic to put on my site.

BREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP to all my Catster friends and if you're awake at this hour give me a pmail or an IM.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE CHANGING OF OUR WATER JUG</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310223</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 May 2007 19:29:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/310223</guid>
		<description>I love it when Mommy changes the water jug upstairs.   I get to play in the bathtub  after she fills ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love it when Mommy changes the water jug upstairs.   I get to play in the bathtub  after she fills the jug.  The tub is  nice and wet and the faucet is dripping slightly.

I bat the faucet with one of my paws and catch a few drops in it.  It's such fun!   This is a great way to spend a Friday night . . . playing in a wet bathtub.   I highly recommend it  to any kitty who loves to play in water.

Well, that's my short entry for tonight.   I think I'll take a little snooze now.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURR . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309904</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 May 2007 19:46:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309904</guid>
		<description>That's my word for the day:  PURR.  I told Mommy it loud and clear tonight because I wanted a bedtim ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That's my word for the day:  PURR.  I told Mommy it loud and clear tonight because I wanted a bedtime snacky too.

She gave me a spoonful of tuna florentine from Friskies Elegant Medlies.  YUMMY!

Such a way to end a purrfect day.

Got to run . . .  bedtime is now. . . 

Breep to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I CAUGHT MY FIRST FLY OF THE YEAR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309522</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2007 18:38:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309522</guid>
		<description>I caught him tonight.   Mommy thanked me as she was tired of seeing him buzzing around. 

It's a s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I caught him tonight.   Mommy thanked me as she was tired of seeing him buzzing around. 

It's a slow day and that was the event of the night.

"Mommy, how about some music for my site?"   I asked her.   She told me she'll be looking for music on Friday or Saturday.   Other days her time is limited as she has to work.

Well, I'm going to cut it short.   Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THREE CHEERS FOR SAMPY . . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309112</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 May 2007 18:30:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/309112</guid>
		<description>YEAH, YEAH, YEAH.  DIARY PICK OF THE DAY!!!

The guy is great.  Knead I say more!

Sampy is a ro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ YEAH, YEAH, YEAH.  DIARY PICK OF THE DAY!!!

The guy is great.  Knead I say more!

Sampy is a role model diary writer.   I think I'll have to take some more lessons from him so I can get as purrfect as he is.

Other than that, the bluejays are surely hanging around the house lately.   They're nesting in the gutters and trees.  They're always chirping and "birdy hopping" on the back porch railing.   I'd love to try to catch one, but Mommy won't let me.

Got to take my nappy now so I can be in Mommy's face at 4:00 a.m.

Breep to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PHOTO SHOOT FOR MOMMY'S DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308719</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 May 2007 18:06:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308719</guid>
		<description>As Bail mentioned, Daddy Rob came over for a little bit and took our pics with Mommy.  They then lef ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As Bail mentioned, Daddy Rob came over for a little bit and took our pics with Mommy.  They then left to go for a ride and shopping.

My eyes were glowing in all of the pics that Mommy came out looking good.  The ones that I looked good in, Mommy said she looked "fat & ugly".

Soooo, Mommy is going to do some "photo magic" with mine & her pics.  I can't wait to see the results.   

When Mommy came home from work today, she couldn't find me.   She looked under the beds, in the closets and was almost in tears.   I then came up behind her.   She said, "where have you been?" and gave me some Feline Greenies.    I think I'll disappear and reappear just so I can get some treats!

Sounds like a plan to me . . . .

Got to run and say my breeps now.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308118</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 May 2007 04:03:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308118</guid>
		<description>Today, I was really nice to Mommy.   I let her sleep through the night.   I didn't knead her head no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, I was really nice to Mommy.   I let her sleep through the night.   I didn't knead her head nor lick her face at 4:00 a.m.   I thought she needed the extra sleep on her special day.

This morning right now, I gave her a small rub and a musical trilling, baby breep.   Mommy likes music, so I sang to her today.

Happy Mother's Day to all my Catster friends Mommies.

Love, purrs and breeps,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STORM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308056</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2007 20:46:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/308056</guid>
		<description>I'm finally here!!   We had a nasty thunderstorm that lasted about an hour and the lights started to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm finally here!!   We had a nasty thunderstorm that lasted about an hour and the lights started to flicker a bit.  We didn't loose any juice or if we did, you wouldn't be hearing from us.

We were all downstairs in the living room and Mommy had the AC on for that hour because  she had to shut all the windows.   A super loud clap of thunder got us kitties jumping straight up in the air.   Mommy felt like doing the same.   She told us to hide under the bed if it happened again.   But it didn't. 

Now,everything is fine and the windows are open.  The storm cooled it off a bit.

This morning I enjoyed myself thoroughly by watching the birds from the bathroom window.  The branches from the oak tree almost reach that window and us kitties get a closer look at the birdies.  

Mommy was gone most of the day as she had to get her hair done  and go shopping.   

I'm going to give Mommy a lot of purrs starting tonight.   Tomorrow is her special day and she'll get even more purrs from all of us.

Got to run and I'll turn it over to Sampy.

Happy Mother's Day to all my Catster friends

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TREATS!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/307696</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 May 2007 19:08:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/307696</guid>
		<description>Mommy decided to raid the 'fridge and I wanted to see what she was having.

It turned out to be ic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy decided to raid the 'fridge and I wanted to see what she was having.

It turned out to be icecream.   Something called "spumoni"  YUCKY!!
I immediately gave up on that and told her to give me some "Greenies" which she did.   Now I'm feeling better and the empty spot in my tummy is all filled up. 

Thank you Mommy!

Sorry for the non-diary yesterday.   I was tired after coming back from Samoa's 7th B'Day pawty.   It was a cool pawty, all-in-all!

Got to run and turn it over to Bail who also didn't say anything last night 'cause he was "bombed" on catnip drinks again.   "Shame on you, Bail!!"

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . . ^=

P.S.   I could use some treats in my treat bin for later on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS BAIL!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306954</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 May 2007 18:01:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306954</guid>
		<description>Wow, Bail's got Diary Pick again this month!  A BIG CONCATS TO HIM AGAIN!!

He hit Diary Pick last ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, Bail's got Diary Pick again this month!  A BIG CONCATS TO HIM AGAIN!!

He hit Diary Pick last month too!    I asked him what he secret was and he told me to "Be Myself".   That was the same advice Sampy gave him last year.   It's  working.   Coming from the "King" it should be good!

No parodies, no poems, no mega prose, no creepy stories about ceramics coming alive on Christmas Eve, no sci-fi stories about giant tails and green stalks,  just talk about your feelings and how you're dealing with them and how your day was.   No "Just Passing Time" stuff either like "talking about the weather" all the time.

He also said to me:  "Practice Merl, practice.   I know you can do it 'cause you were on the Pawpular List almost all of last year. "

Well, I hope I have some interesting stuff to talk about tomorrow and thereafter.

Until then,

Breep to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A LONG NOTE ABOUT A FLYING KITTY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306558</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 May 2007 18:28:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306558</guid>
		<description>Star Cat is a purrfect name for me as I can fly.

Early this morning Mommy couldn't sleep because  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Star Cat is a purrfect name for me as I can fly.

Early this morning Mommy couldn't sleep because there was a "humming" noise coming from under her bed.  Well, not exactly there, but down through the floor and into the ceiling of the dining room which is directly below her bedroom.

I had turned on the ceiing fan.  Not because I was hot, but just because I was trying to grab the fly that was crawling up there.   I then pulled the chain to see what would happen.   In order for me to reach it I had to jump upon the dining room table and then from there I had to leap about four feet straight up!   I did it!   I flew up there.  Lucky for me, the blades didn't turn as they were locked in place from when Mommy had screwed on the cover below them too tightly after changing the light bulbs.

After the fan was turned on, it "hummed" softly.

Mommy knows nobody else did it and she didn't do it.  

Daddy Rob is supposed to come over on Sunday and fix the fan.  I truly believe they'll have to shorten the pull because I know how to turn it on.

I'm one BAD KITTY!

MOMMY'S NOTE:  I know it was Merl because that morning I saw him on the dining room table staring up at the ceiling fan chain.   He was "chirping" at it for some reason.  I  think there was a fly up there and he wanted get at it and lept at the chain to get it.

Back to Merl:   Well, like I said, it was me who did it.   I'll cop to it as Mommy saw me eyeing the chain yesterday morning.

And oh, before I go, Poor Sampy, Poor Calvin.  Both of them got erroneous emails about being Diary Pick.   I hope that don't happen to me.

Got to run and breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ATTACK OF THE GREEN STALKS III</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306097</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 May 2007 17:54:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/306097</guid>
		<description>Yep, they're BAAAACK!!  Those nasty bamboo shoots are sprouting all in the middle and sides of our y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, they're BAAAACK!!  Those nasty bamboo shoots are sprouting all in the middle and sides of our yard.  Expect this to be happening in May, June and July.  

When Mommy came home from work today,  she went into the backyard and started pulling the things up with her bare hands.   You see, when the shoots are young, you can snap them right off.   The older ones need to be snipped with shears.

The only problem is they keep coming back like SOMETHING FROM OUTER SPACE!!!!  

This is something Mommy has to deal with as her neighbor has them planted as a fence and bamboo likes to grow all over the place!!!

Have the pandas from the zoo come over for dinner one night . . . 

Well, I must go and let my two lovely brothers say their stuff.

Breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BEFORE I FORGET . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/305529</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 May 2007 07:39:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/305529</guid>
		<description>With all the parties and yardsales going on lately, I forgot to mention the two anonymous rosettes I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ With all the parties and yardsales going on lately, I forgot to mention the two anonymous rosettes I received late last week:

One from Vincent and Peek-A-Boo:  "Think you got everybody fooled STAR CAT, well, how about some pay-back."  The other was a pic of a big smiling PIG!

Wow, I wonder who's sending me these.

Vincent and Peek-A-Boo are taunting me.   I'll start by looking up all the "Vincents" on the "Find a Catster" and take it from there.   Of course, "Vincent and Peek-A-Boo" may be  fictitious names.

As to the BIG SMILEY PIG, I haven't a clue of where to look . . .

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice Sunday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY EARLY MORNING FUN</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/305138</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2007 20:50:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/305138</guid>
		<description>Bail and I got into it early this morning.   I kept jumping on top of him and then he took off flyin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bail and I got into it early this morning.   I kept jumping on top of him and then he took off flying up the stairs with me "hot on his tail" .   Sampy followed us. 

Mommy was in the living room when she saw me fly down the stairs with   Sampy "hot on my tail".  You see, Sampy challenged me and I fluffed up my tail to look the size of his (bottle brush).

I think Bail hired Sampy to be his bodyguard.   Could be.   Anyway, everything went back to normal and we weren't roughwith each other the rest of the day.

I got to go now as Mommy says it's time to turn off the computer and go to bed.

Breep at everyone tomorrow.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUSTED TWICE TODAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/304477</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 May 2007 03:44:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/304477</guid>
		<description>First of all, Mommy heard a loud crashing noise coming from downstairs and she went to investigate. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, Mommy heard a loud crashing noise coming from downstairs and she went to investigate.

She found the living room pole lamp laying on its side.   "Merl, I know it was you 'cause Bail and Sampy were still upstairs!"

Hehehe it was me!   I was trying to chase a fly and the lamp apparently got in my way!

Secondly, when we went upstairs, there was a pmail from Grover asking if I was the Star Cat.   I pmailed him back and told him it certainly was ME.  I confessed and told him I'm coming in to the Agency with my paws up.  He's a great detective!  Samoa, another great detective, guessed me first.   Anyway, I kept everybody going for two weeks.   Better than the Rose and Thorns group all of us were in last time around.

It was certainly great fun and I'll do it again some time in the future way after this has blown over.

Well, that's it I CONFESS to both crimes!   I'm the culprit.

Got to get on over to the Agency now with my paws in the air.

Breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl (aka the Star Cat)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A SHORT LITTLE NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/304417</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 May 2007 19:41:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm doing a short note tonight.   It's 10:30 p.m. where we live and Mommy says she needs her sleep a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm doing a short note tonight.   It's 10:30 p.m. where we live and Mommy says she needs her sleep as I was in her face at 4:00 a.m. licking her eyebrows!

I used to lick her hands and the tip of her nose.   Just thought I'd be a bit different.

Anyway, a bit ago I was chasing a fly and the stupid thing got away.   Maybe next time I'll get him . . . 

And Sampy just brought Mommy a toy mousie and laid it at her feet.  She threw it and he didn't bother to chase it.  I guess he's tired too.

Got to go now.  Later my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY B'DAY CAMMIE ROSE AND HAPPY DIARY PICK BAIL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/304004</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2007 19:16:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been a big celebration day today.   Rosettes were coming in right and left for Cam's birthday a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been a big celebration day today.   Rosettes were coming in right and left for Cam's birthday and for Bails' Diary Pick.   I never seen such happy kitties as these two today.   "Concats to both of you!"

Also, today was my day to almost catch a fly and then to steal two of Mommy's pens.   I don't really know why I like to steal her pens.   Purrhaps I like the way they roll across the floor once I knock them off of tables or take them out of the office mug that holds a few of them.

They're fun to play with.   It's my new toy interest with a non-toy.

Got to run for now and I'll turn it over to Bail for his great addendum to his Diary!

Breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight.

Merl = ^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY EVENING</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/303629</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:46:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Earlier, I was roaming around the house looking for something to get into.  Mommy told me  I missed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Earlier, I was roaming around the house looking for something to get into.  Mommy told me  I missed the fly that was buzzing in one of the rooms upstairs.  I guess I better check it out later.

Other than that, it's been in the lower 80's today and I'm a good boy because I never, never go out.   I stand in the doorway and don't have the desire to venture any farther like Bail.

Yes, I'm a totally indoors kitty.   Just give me an open window and I'm satisfied.   The breezes can blow upon me and that's the way I like it.

Mommy says to keep it short as her bedtime is almost here.

Also, Bail hasn't written his entry for tonight.  I understand he dropped by the Agency for a bit and I don't think he's back yet.

Got to run and check you later and of course I send all my breeps to my friends,

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THANK YOU MOMMY, ETC.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/303007</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:17:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First, of all I thank Mommy for getting my two new pics on my site.   The fleas apparently hopped aw ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all I thank Mommy for getting my two new pics on my site.   The fleas apparently hopped away on their own.   

Next, as Bail said, it's a purrfect day today.  I don't know which window to sit in first.   There's six of them open right now!

Lastly, Mommy is going to participate in a community yardsale next Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.    All I ask of her is not to yard sale any of my old toys.   I love them too along with the new ones.  I'm a toy collecter!

So, I'm going to cut it short as I want to join Bail in sunbathing in the window.

Breep to all my Catster friends and take care and enjoy today!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE FLEAS ARE BACK!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/302689</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:56:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, I have a fleas on my, and mine only, photo manager.   It keeps giving me the horrible &quot;Page N ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, I have a fleas on my, and mine only, photo manager.   It keeps giving me the horrible "Page Not Found" song and dance.  I'm really bummed out 'cause Mommy was going to load up two brand new pics of me that were taken last weekend!

We're going to try it again tonight.   I hope the fleas hop away quickly!

Also, a HAPPY DIARY PICK goes out to my buddy Boogers.   I don't know how to write his name in that high-tech way to get people directly onto his site.  But any way, I gave him a rosette concats.

Mommy's on her way to Petsmart and other stores so I'll sign off  . .  .

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY FRIDAY NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/302504</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:13:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It's Friday!  Another work week gone again!   Mommy will be home with us tomorrow as her boyfriend h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Friday!  Another work week gone again!   Mommy will be home with us tomorrow as her boyfriend has to work.    She has to make a trip to our fav spot (Petsmart)!! 

Also, I spent part of my night in the computer room  windowsill with Bail.  We were watching the night life.  Unfortunately, we didn't see any moths.  I quess it's too early for them.  

Also, there aren't many flies around this year.   There are more than enough ants coming into the kitchen.   Everytime it rains, the stupid ants come in because their anthills get flooded.  Mommy hates ants.

Other than that, I think I'll be on my way and breep at you later, my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HEY, IT'S THE MERL</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/302137</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:23:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/302137</guid>
		<description>First, of all I got a rosette from my buddy Boogers.  Thank you Boogers!  I'll be sending one your w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all I got a rosette from my buddy Boogers.  Thank you Boogers!  I'll be sending one your way or a pmail before I retire for the night.

It's soooo cold and I'm sooooo tired and all I want to do is to cuddle tonight on Mommy's big bed.   I hope Sampy and Bail hop up there too.

I don't know how Cammie Rose can stand this weather.   She doesn't want to come in.   Days like today are warm to her.   Anyway, Mommy told me she's going to check up again on Cam and see if she decides to come in.

That's about it around here.  Tomorrow's Friday, thank god.

Later and breeps to all,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY OH MY, IT'S ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/301762</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:49:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First, of all Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all you office workers.   &quot;Mommy, you're inc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all you office workers.   "Mommy, you're included too!"

I've been climbing on the cabinets again this evening.   I just love to climb.  These cabinets are well over 4 feet above the fridge.   I have my own special way of getting up there.   There is one other cabinet above the countertop over the dishwasher (another 4-5 feet) .   Mommy found me up there once and I haven't tried it again.   I don't remember how I got up there as it's been some time ago.

Anyhoo, I've been in Mommy's face very early every morning.   I'm a very active kitty and I get the hungries at 4:30 a.m.

Mommy doesn't go for that.

Well, I got to go and breep at everybody later.   Remember to drop off some treats to the agency's secretary,  Hannah.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>IT WAS SO HOT LAST NIGHT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/301405</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:45:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy had three windows open last night and it was the warmest night all week.   It was so warm that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy had three windows open last night and it was the warmest night all week.   It was so warm that I didn't want to sleep on Mommy's bed at all.

I slept downstairs with Bail where it's cooler.   He always sleeps downstairs on the living room couch most of the time.

Also, Bail already mentined the new friend Bentley we made today.  

Last night I caught a baby fly, but I didn't eat it as there was nothing to it.  I let it go.   I just wanted to play with that one for the sport of it!

That's about it.   Sorry about the boring diary.

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YELLOW AND BLACK BUZZIES IN THE REDBUD TREE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/300694</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 05:01:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was sitting in Mommy's bedroom window closely watching the yellow and black buzzies in the redbud  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was sitting in Mommy's bedroom window closely watching the yellow and black buzzies in the redbud tree.   They were sucking on the blooms!

Mommy told me that they were bumblebees and they were pollenating the redbud tree.   They do this to make honey.

Interesting, I thought.  Mommy also told me never try to catch one of these as they're not flies and they sting.  She doesn't want her little boy getting hurt.  Talk to Sampy about it.  He got stung once on his paw.

So, watch is all I do with these big bees.  I have to be very careful around them and hope they never come in the house.

Got to run and breep at all my friends later,

Merl = ^. . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET VISIT UPDATE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/300316</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:16:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First, of all, I now weigh 12.2 lbs!   The little guy turns out to be the biggest guy!   Sampy weigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First, of all, I now weigh 12.2 lbs!   The little guy turns out to be the biggest guy!   Sampy weighs 11.6 and Bail weighs 11.3.  As to Cammie Rose, she's somewhere around 10 lbs.

The vet said I have a slight crimping to my hair (rexing).   She can see the crimping in my top coat all along my back and sides.  Also, she says I'm very big for my age (the Maine Coon gene, here).  My paws are HUGE!   The vet agrees that my tail is a bit thicker than a shorthair, especially at the base.

I took the shots like a man.  I didn't screech or hiss.  I don't like being poked either.  The best part is, these shots last for three years.   That's good for me and for Mommy's wallet.

When I got home, I prowled around the house for a bit, and Mommy left for the day to go shopping, get her hair cut, etc.

When she came back, she found me sleeping on top of the kitty castle.  She was quite surprised as none of us ever sleep on top (or even inside).

Anyway, when it came to dinner time, I wasn't hungry and Mommy got worried.   You know, it's odd when I don't eat.

It turned out that the shots had made me very sleepy and a bit dizzy.   I wanted to sleep it off on the blue blankie.  My brothers had sensed something amiss with me and laid next to me.   Mommy was worried and decided not to move me to her big bed.   She spent the night in the computer room bed along with Sampy, Bail and I.   This is a rather small bed and we all were snuggled together.  

Come 5:30 a.m., I was feeling better and was in Mommy's face, licking her nose and kneading her tummy.  I'm back and ready for action and boy, was I hungry after skipping my dinner!

Got to go now and watch the birdies from the open windows.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice Sunday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RAMONE?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/299922</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:42:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy got a call yesterday on her answering machine from the vet's office reminding her that a &quot;Ramo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy got a call yesterday on her answering machine from the vet's office reminding her that a "Ramone" had an appointment for Saturday (today) at 9:20 a.m.   Who is "Ramone"?   Definitely not me!!!

I told Mommy I don't have to go to the vet 'cause they said it was for "Ramone".   She assured me that the secretary got the names mixed up with another kitty's chart and she definitely had Mommy's name right and I'm still going to the vet.

BUMMER!!!   I thought I could slide out of this one!

Well, I tried.  Anyway, I'll keep everybody posted on how I do and what my weight is and how the rest of my day goes.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice day

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET DAY TOMORROW</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/299560</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:31:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I have to go to the vet tomorrow for a rabies and distemper shot.  After that, I don't need these sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have to go to the vet tomorrow for a rabies and distemper shot.  After that, I don't need these shots for three years (Yeah!!)

I'm not too fond of going to the vet and getting shots.  I don't like all the dogs in the waiting room sticking the long snouts in my carrier and their drooly tongues rolling about either.

Aside from what I have to deal with tomorrow, I'm going to enjoy today to its fullest.   It'll be a windows open day as it's going to be the warmest day so far this week.  Tomorrow is going to be even better as it'll get up in the 70's!

ABOUT TIME!!

Well, that's it for now and everybody remember TGIF!

Merl =^. .^]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SORRY FOR THE NON-DIARY YESTERDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/299442</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:27:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm so sorry I didn't write anything last night.   It was so busy for Mommy yesterday and 11:00 p.m. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so sorry I didn't write anything last night.   It was so busy for Mommy yesterday and 11:00 p.m. came too soon.   I told her that I'll write today instead.

So, here I am.   I understand there is a group called M & B anonymous rosette givers.   We were asked by a fellow Catster if Bail and I were them.   Of course, we aren't.  The only thing we have in common is the M & B.

That might even stand for Marvin and Buddy or it could be two girls Maggie and Belinda.   Definitely not  Merlin and Bailey.  

Just a bit ago, I watched Mommy sweep the bathroom floor.   Cammie had left a bunch of litter spills in there.   Mommy's tired of litter spills.   All of us get them everywhere.   Covered litter pans and deep ones don't work any better than shallow ones with no cover.   We cats love to SCOOP!  Mommy just has to deal with it.

Well I guess I'll go for now.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DON'T GET BLOWN AWAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/298321</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:54:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Early this morning Mommy checked the email and my site and found out I had gotten another anonymous  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Early this morning Mommy checked the email and my site and found out I had gotten another anonymous rosette.   This time it was from the Blue Seal Bandits and it said, "Don't Get Blown Away"

It's obvious they had read my Diary about the windy day we were having yesterday in Maryland.

Thank you Blue Seal Bandits for the lovely rosette!  I love getting mysterious rosettes!  Now I'm thinking, since their rosette had four cats pictured, purrhaps there's four of them.   That's the clue I'm running with at present.

Well, I must go now as Mommy has to get ready for work.  

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice Tuesday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A WINDY NIGHT AND A WINDY DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/298197</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:31:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/298197</guid>
		<description>Yesterday evening it started getting very windy.   The weatherman called for winds up to 40 mph last ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday evening it started getting very windy.   The weatherman called for winds up to 40 mph last night and the same for today.  The winds may be up to 60 mph tonight.   

Today, Mommy found a bunch of fallen branches (little ones) in the backyard.  The redbud kept her awake for 2 1/2 hours early this morning as the wind kept banging its branches along side of the gutters.   It sounded like fingernails on a blackboard combined with a loud tapping noise.

She kept thinking the gutters were going to be pulled off the house.   It didn't happen though.

She's thinking of sleeping in the computer room tonight if the wind keeps up. You see, the redbud that did the scraping is on the other end of the house.

Anyway, we hope we don't lose our power.   A lot of people, even doctors' offices have lost power today.

Breeps and purrs to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/297544</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:31:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was very bored this morning until I saw an ant crawling on the kitchen windowsill.  Mommy has a bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was very bored this morning until I saw an ant crawling on the kitchen windowsill.  Mommy has a bunch of seashells on that sill (over top of the sink)and the ant was crawling amonst them.  I tried  catch the stupid ant and in doing so, I knocked down the seashells.  That turned out to be more fun so I knocked down a few more.

While Mommy was upstairs helping Bail with his diary entry, she heard a crashing noise from downstairs.   She came down to check out what I had broken (I had a habit of breaking stuff when I was younger).   She found the evidence:   The kitchen sink was full of seashells and the ant was still alive on one of the windowpanes.

"Oh, Merl, you little nut!  I know you're the culprit"  she said to me.   I told her I was bored and wanted to play with the ant and he got away so I played with the seashells.

She didn't get mad.  She thought it was funny and picked up the shells from the sink and put them back on the windowsill.   At that time, Ying-Yang appeared on the other side of the window meowing to be fed.   It had stopped raining so he decided to drop by for his breakfast.

She got the food ready for him while Bail and I watched.   Both Bail and I have never heard a kitty meow so loudly.   Mommy says Siamese are known to do that.

Mommy has been feeding Ying-Yang every morning for a month or two.   She still believes he's a stray and will come for food, but won't let her touch him.  She doesn't want to touch him anyway as he could carry something we could catch.   She just wants to help feed him.  She also believes he gets his dinner from another neighbor.

Anyway, it's sad that somebody would turn their kitty loose like this.   Ying-Yang has beautiful blue eyes and is a chocolate point Siamese, but has some tabby rings in his tail.   He may be a Siamese mix, Mommy says.  

Well, that's my blog for today and I wonder if any more anonymouse rosettes will be heading my way.  So far, I got three of them.   I feel very special!   Thank you whoever you are!!

Purrs and breeps,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT ANOTHER ANONYMOUS ROSETTE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/297353</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:30:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/297353</guid>
		<description>This rosette is a pic of a kitten with a mouse in its mouth.  Underneath it's signed by Pipsqueak.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This rosette is a pic of a kitten with a mouse in its mouth.  Underneath it's signed by Pipsqueak.

Thank you Pipsqueak!

I wonder who Pipsqueak is?   Maybe it's a kitten.  I got to stay up late trying to figure this out.  I never heard of this mysterious kitty.  I don't recall anybody mentioning him/her before.

Breeps again,

Merl =^. .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT TWO ANONYMOUS ROSETTES LAST NIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/297236</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:35:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/297236</guid>
		<description>Last night soon after I entered some words in the forum about a &quot;New Mystery&quot;, I was rosetted anonym ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night soon after I entered some words in the forum about a "New Mystery", I was rosetted anonymously twice.  Once by   STWC and then Friday Black Cat.

Camille Rose got one too from the Friday Black Cat.

Thank you guys or girls!   I was really surprised.

Right now, everything is quite.  It's sunny and not really that warm.  Purrhaps in the 50's or maybe 60, if we're lucky.

I understand Sunday and Monday are supposed to be windy, rainy and cold.   I think I'll sleep most of those days.

Got to run and my big brother Sampy will go later on tonight.

Purrs and breeps and have a nice weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ROSETTE FLEAS AND TICKS?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/296707</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 03:37:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/296707</guid>
		<description>This morning I saw that one of my buddies, Boogers, got Diary Pick today.  I sent him an rosette and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I saw that one of my buddies, Boogers, got Diary Pick today.  I sent him an rosette and it took F-O-R-E-V-E-R!  

I think Catster has rosette fleas and ticks now.  

Time to exterminate!

Also, TGIF, THANK GOD IT'S FELINE!!   Oh I mean THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!

Got to run and have a nice Friday all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GRAZING THE DRY FOOD DISH</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/296567</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:09:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm in the mood for my dry cat food.   Mommy found me grazing my dry food dish . . .  crunch . .  .  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm in the mood for my dry cat food.   Mommy found me grazing my dry food dish . . .  crunch . .  . crunch . . . .  crunch . . . . crunch.

I told her to fill the bowl back up and she did.   I love this Chef's Blend stuff.

Other than that, I was in Mommy's face early this morning and I know what her trick is now.   She lies still and fakes she's asleep so I'll go away.   It worked, but of course, I was back five minutes before the alarm clock went off PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRING in her face.

Well, that's my great entry for the night.   I'm keeping it simple.  No big mega blog tonight.

Breep to all my Caster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SORRY!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/295856</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:31:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/295856</guid>
		<description>I had writer's block last night.   I just couldn't think of a single thing to write about.

Now th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had writer's block last night.   I just couldn't think of a single thing to write about.

Now this is going to be a quick one.

The men are here to mow Mommy's lawn and what an awful noise those machines make to get her lawn nice and pretty.

I think I'll hide under the bed 'till they're done.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice Wednesday.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TALES FROM THE BLUE BLANKIE PART II</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/295263</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Apr 2007 17:49:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm writing Part II of this little story.

I took a quick little nappy next to Sampy on the blue b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm writing Part II of this little story.

I took a quick little nappy next to Sampy on the blue blankie.

Mine didn't last very long.  I looked at Mommy, yawned, breeped and jumped down.  I wanted to PLAY.   "Okay, Mommy bring on the feathers on a stick!  I'm ready to tear it up!!!"

Mommy got out the toy and flapped it up and down and around and around and I went after it.   It was such fun.

I'm not ready to go back to the blue blankie yet . . . I'm not an old man . . . I'm not a teenager . . . I'm just out of kittenhood and play is where I'm at . .  .

See you later, I say with a feather in my mouth . . .

BREEPITY BREEP to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY SHORT LATE NOTE</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294904</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:54:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294904</guid>
		<description>Hey, it's the Merl and like Sampy said, It's all Mommy's fault.   She was here until 1:00 p.m. and d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, it's the Merl and like Sampy said, It's all Mommy's fault.   She was here until 1:00 p.m. and didn't get back until almost 10:00 p.m.  

Anyway, I spent my morning running and playing with my brothers and hissing Cammie Rose.  Later on Sampy and took our nappy on the yellow blankie in the spare bedroom.

Last night we had our Easter dinner (asparagus and salmon).   Nothing fancy.

Well, that's about it.   I'm tired and so's Mommy and everybody else around here.

Breep to all my Catster friends and hope your Easter was a great one!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROCKY ANN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294414</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Apr 2007 15:43:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294414</guid>
		<description>WOW, Sweet 16!!   She's really a cool kitty!

We went to her pawty earlier today and will go back  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW, Sweet 16!!   She's really a cool kitty!

We went to her pawty earlier today and will go back some time tonight.   

Other than that, Mommy uploaded some more pics:  one Easter one and one from the cat show last week and another with my winning rosette!  Isn't it pretty!

Today was very cold and windy and it snowed a little last night.   This is way too cold for Maryland at this time of year.   A lot of flowers are blooming from the warmer part of the week and now they may wilt.

Last night there were loud thumping, jumping and running noises on the roof.   Raccoons were having a pawty up there!  Bail, Sampy and I ran out of the computer room and downstairs 'cause it scared us.

Well, I got to run as Mommy wants to make some salmon and asparagus.
We're going back to Rocky Ann's pawty after that.

Breep to all my Catster friends and see you later.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMPY AND CONCATS ON DIARY PICK</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294096</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 19:56:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/294096</guid>
		<description>OMC, Sampy got Diary Pick on his B'Day!   We had a nice pawty today at Nipfields and Sampy has a lis ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMC, Sampy got Diary Pick on his B'Day!   We had a nice pawty today at Nipfields and Sampy has a list of thankyou's to send out.

Tomorrow is another B'Day and that's of our dear friend Rocky Ann!   She'll be sweet 16!

Anyway, I'm tired and it's a blue  blankie evening for me.   Bail is sleeping next to the blue blankie and I'm going to join him any minute.

Later and breeps to all my Catster friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF &quot;ROSE AND THORNS&quot; CONFESSES</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/293652</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 18:39:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/293652</guid>
		<description>Yep, I did it too!    I'm one of the guilty rosette-giver kitties in the group &quot;Rose and Thorns&quot;!    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yep, I did it too!    I'm one of the guilty rosette-giver kitties in the group "Rose and Thorns"!   We originally had planned on starting our group on May 1st, but Cammie couldn't wait any longer.   
  
It sure was fun and wish we could have fooled everyone for more than one week.   We sent out our first rosette to Samoa on March 29th, a week ago today.

Cammie (or should I say Camille Rose) was the inventer of the group.   She was the "Rose" and us boys were her "Thorns".

Well, that's about it for now.   Remember, Catster buddies, to drop by Sampy and Bails B'Day Bash at Nipfields tomorrow.   We'd be glad to see everybody.  Have a meowy night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HISS, THEREFORE I AM</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/293202</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 19:57:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/293202</guid>
		<description>Mommy brought in Cammie tonight.   As she walked by with Cammie in her arms, she held her about a fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy brought in Cammie tonight.   As she walked by with Cammie in her arms, she held her about a foot away from me.  We looked at each other for a minute and then I hissed at her.   I just couldn't resist it.

She didn't respond.   I guess she was too tired after pulling that allnighter of hers.

Well, I got to go and dream about what the Easter bunny is going to bring me. Easter is not too far away.

Breep to all my Catster friends and good night.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>APRIL MUST BE BAILEY'S LUCKY MONTH!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/292650</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Apr 2007 17:02:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/292650</guid>
		<description>Wowie, Zowie, Bail!   You're on a roll!!

I concated Bail this morning when we saw the email come  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wowie, Zowie, Bail!   You're on a roll!!

I concated Bail this morning when we saw the email come over.   He's been really famous and busy this week with all the thank you rosettes and pmails that were sent out and the posting of his and Sampy's pawty on April 6th at Nipfields Cat Park.

I'm going to pawty big time when I get there.  There's no stopping the Merl!

Got to keep it short and let the senior citizens have their chance at this.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a nice night.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BIG FUZZY BROTHER</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/292240</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:29:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/292240</guid>
		<description>HEY BAIL:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BIG FUZZY BROTHER, HAPPY  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HEY BAIL:  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BIG FUZZY BROTHER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

How does it feel to be an old man!!! Heheheheh, just joking!  Have a pleasant rest of the day.

Also,Sampy's letting me steal the blue blankie now and it's not my birthday.  I guess he's in a good mood today.

I got to run and turn it over to Cammie,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CATGRATS MY FUZZY BROTHER!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/291599</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Apr 2007 07:48:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>WOW, DIARY PICK, BAIl!   CONCATS, CATGRATS AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

I got the rosette yesterday at the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW, DIARY PICK, BAIl!   CONCATS, CATGRATS AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

I got the rosette yesterday at the cat show.   Today, you have Diary Pick!   We're both famous, now! 

Also, me and my family are shocked at hearing about our dear friend Rocky Ann being kenniled.  If this is an April fools joke, it's way far from funny.  Way far!

She's got a birthday and anniversary coming up and it's sad that we can't send her some stars and/or rosettes.

We're all purrplexed beyond belief why somebody would do such a thing to such a sweet purrson as Rocky Ann!!

We hope she's back ASAP and everything is okay for her.

xoxoxoxoxoxxo to Rocky Ann.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I BROUGHT HOME THE ROSETTE TODAY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/291389</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:13:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is my second cat show and I did better than last year.   This time I did 7th place in the top 1 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is my second cat show and I did better than last year.   This time I did 7th place in the top 10  in one ring (last year I did10th place in one ring).  I got an honorable mention in another ring which would have been be no. 11.   I also won Mommy a cute little black cat necklace in the ring that I won the rosette.

Mommy also won a prize (a beautiful cup and bowl) for one of the best decorated cages.   She was totally shocked as she didn't do anything different.   She used the same cage curtains that she made almost ten years ago for Bentley.  It was turquoise (sp ?) background with jellybean colored kitties all over it.   On top of the cage, were our photos in frames.   These are copies of the ones curently on our sites.   The lady told Mommy they liked the colors.

I'll let Bail go now and write about his adventures.  Also, Bail and I have a deal now, not to STEAL EACH OTHERS STORIES!!

Mommy's going to take a pic of my rosette and also she has some pics to upload soon.

Breep to all my Catster friends and have a good weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS SAMPY; AND I'M THE PAMPERED PET</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/291063</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:31:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>CONCATS, SAMPY ON YOUR DIARY PICK TODAY!  WAY TO GO, BIG GUY!!

Since I have a terrible cattitude  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ CONCATS, SAMPY ON YOUR DIARY PICK TODAY!  WAY TO GO, BIG GUY!!

Since I have a terrible cattitude when given a bath (the type that Bail got on Wednesday), Mommy tried a different approach with me.

She got some calming bathing wipes.   They have a chamomile blend in them to help calm excited cats like me.   Mommy rubbed me all over with the wipe and then took a towel to help dry me off  a bit.   Afterwards, I used my tongue to help out too. 

I also understand she got a new type of nail trimmer.  I hope this doesn't make me freak out because I hate nail trims.

Anyway, I got to run and let Bail and Cammie have their turns.

Merl =^ . . ^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PURR, PURR, PURR</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/290685</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:52:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I followed Mommy downstairs and begged her for a bedtime snack.   I purred nonstop until she broke o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I followed Mommy downstairs and begged her for a bedtime snack.   I purred nonstop until she broke open a can of Elegant Medlies (turkey flavor) and gave me almost half of it.  Of course, I didn't finish it.

I don't know why I did this.   I see Mommy getting something to snack on and I have to have something too.

Other than that I didn't get a bath today.   Mommy is thinking of giving me the kind of kitty shampoo that comes in a spray bottle.   All you do is spray it on the fur, rub it in and then wipe.   It works pretty good for scaredy cats like me or for touch-ups.

Well, I must go for now as it's nearing bedtime.

Breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I GOT MY CAKE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/289842</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:29:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/289842</guid>
		<description>Today is MY one year anniversary on Catster!  I looked this morning and there it was, my pretty cake ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is MY one year anniversary on Catster!  I looked this morning and there it was, my pretty cake with the pink frosting!

I've enjoyed every moment of the past year and look forward to many years thereafter.  

Other than that, it was very warm last night and I didn't want to sleep with Mommy at all.   I made periodic visits to walk across her  bed and jump back down.   

That mousie or whatever it was never came upstairs.   I guess it knows what's waiting for it upstairs . . .  four living mouse traps!

Got to run and breeps to all my Catster friends and have a nice Wednesday!

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY TONIGHT EXCEPT . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/289719</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:57:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/289719</guid>
		<description>I'm mad at Bail for stealing my story!!!   I said to Bail a quote from that JohnnyDepp movie that wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm mad at Bail for stealing my story!!!   I said to Bail a quote from that JohnnyDepp movie that was out a few years ago, 'YOU STOLE MY STORY!!"

Yeah, he did.   I wanted to talk about the mousie and how I stayed in front of the vent behind the TV for over an hour and missed the salmon pawty because of it.  

Bail's always doing this to me!  Hisssssssssss!!!

I'm going to pout for the rest of the night . . . 

Later and breeps my friends,

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>THE ZEALIES ARE HERE!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/289297</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:29:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Mommy for the early Easter present of a bunch of Zealies.  I know we'll have great fun giv ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Mommy for the early Easter present of a bunch of Zealies.  I know we'll have great fun giving stars to our girlfriends, etc.

Also, I was very surprised by the feathers, streamers and bell on a stick Mommy brought in the house tonight.  She  bought this one some time ago and forgot she left it in the trunk of her car.   DUH, Mommy!!!

So now we have two Easter presents so far.

Well, I got to get ready for bed and of course, I'll sleep on Mommy's side again like last night.

Breep to all my Catster friends and goodnight.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MY EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/289077/diary/The_panther_boy_speaks/288465</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:25:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a clean bill of health from the vet as to my pink eye.  They are normal and I'm able to go to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a clean bill of health from the vet as to my pink eye.  They are normal and I'm able to go to my cat show.   Normal conjunctiva has a slight pinkness to it (not the dark pink/red that it was before the last ointment treatment).

Later yesterday evening I got invited to a pawty by my girl Squirt at My Best Furriends Spot.  I told her I would be right over.    We had a blast at the pawty.   I tossed down two Cape Catters and we danced and talked.   After the pawty we took some food with us in kitty bags and talked and talked for another hour or so.   This girl is great fun!   My eyes have seen the glory of her beauty!

I hope to see her again and again and again!!!

As to today, my head is fine and I was in Mommy's face like it was a work day.  My purr alarm goes off  at 5:30 a.m. 10 minutes efore her CD alarm does.

Sampy was right about after a foggy morning, the sun always comes out.  It is BEAUTIFUL today and warm too.   Mommy opened some windows for us and I hope to see some flies really soon.  

Got to run as Mommy has a date today and breep to all my Catster friends.

Merl =^ . .^]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VET DAY TODAY</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Mar 2007 04:05:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is the day when Mommy takes Bail and I back to the vet to see why this pink eye is still hangi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is the day when Mommy takes Bail and I back to the vet to see why this pink eye is still hanging around.   Mommy's going to see what other way besides changing ointments will work.  Obviously, the ointment route is not the best.  One brand made it worse and another made it slightly better.  Also, Mommy has noticed that Bail and I rub our eyes after the ointment is put in because we don't like the way it feels in our eyes and makes us see blurry for a few minutes.   Our rubbing it away doesn't help us at all.   There has to be pills or even a shot that'll rid this "curse of the pink eye" once and for all.

Wish us luck.   I'll keep you posted later today.

Breep to all my Caster friends and have a nice weekend.

Merl =^ . .^=]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CONCATS BIG SIS!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:03:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>MERLIN  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Concats again Cammie!   She's on a roll!  She's in seventh heaven right now.  I would be too if I hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Concats again Cammie!   She's on a roll!  She's in seventh heaven right now.  I would be too if I hit Diary Pick four times in one month.  

She had an all day outing today and Mommy brought her in when she got home from work.   After that it started to rain a little bit.

What a difference from last Friday where it snowed and sleeted and she wouldn't come in until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.

As to my day, my eyes are really watering.   Mommy has Bail and I booked for an appointment with the vet tomorrow.   Hopefully, he can come up with something that works this time.  Mommy thinks I need a shot.  Later tonight I'm going to post in the forums about pink eye and hope somebody out there has some information on this and how to get rid of it and how long it takes.  It has been months since we've been battling with this.  It's no fun at all.  Mommy also believes some of it is our fault because we try our best to rub the ointment off our eyes.  We 