http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls Catster diary for the cat Rocket Sprocket© (Rocky) en Copyright 2013 by Rocket Sprocket© (Rocky) & Catster Sat, 25 May 2013 05:16:37 PDT Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/768755 Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:53:25 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/768755 Rocket Sprocket dropping in today to say, it's the second anniversary of Rocket Sprocket's journey t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/727363 Sun, 3 Jul 2011 22:41:49 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/727363 My Dearest Rocky, Thinking of you and your brofurs Dusty and Shady on a beautiful July 4 day. Hope ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/713723 Sat, 5 Mar 2011 01:39:43 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/713723 Can't believe you departed to the Rainbow Bridge one year ago today, March 5, 2010. We still rem ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/660949 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:13:28 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/660949 Wow â�¦ Hard to believe Iâ��ve been at the Bridge for 10 days. No pain, no blindness, no tummy issue ... Thank You for My Special Stars: Precious Gem-Encrusted Gold Crowns from that Jersey Girl Chrissy Whitesocks (aka PinkSocks, aka McGreenSocks); my pal in central FL Arnold McP; and Catsters from Carmichael Sagan, Margaret, Scooter, Mattie Sabrina, and angels Ginger, Anne, and Bill. Warm and Wonderful Rainbow Stars from the courageous O’side babe Sally Maria and her sisters Emily Beatrice and Trinity; another equally courageous cancer fighter from So Cal gal Queen Tallulah and her wonderful family; San Francisco beauties Toni, Rusty, Eleanore and Neko; my friends from Flanders NJ Torbjorn, Onyx, Jasper, Severian, Victoria, and angel Patch (hey, do you all know my fur-real cousin Chrissy?); and my furiends from the totally hip Mitten State Ko, Taz, Jacob, Orvis McSpeedo, Marvel O’Annie, Joey and angels Flinders, Susie, Boots. Super Shiny Diamonds from Jersey friends and fellow Olde Furts Torbjorn, Onyx, Jasper, Severian, Victoria, and angel Patch; my new Rainbow Bridge friend the Beloved Angel Amelia; and the dude who rocks and amazes vets from FL to OK, the famous Arnold McP. A Special, Sparkly ‘Welcome to Kitty Heaven’ Star from my dearest guardian angel Buddie .. always loved (and thank you for being there in my house, protecting me and loving me and feeding me Heavenly Healing Ice Cream during my final weeks; you helped me through the challenges, my furiend). Shiniest of Shiniest Halo Stars from my super-duper pals in NorCal Wilson J, Hallie Balloo and the fabulous angel MAK; my friend, the courageous cancer survivor and fighter from So Cal Queen Tallulah and her entourage Mia, Milo, Xena Princess, Zeke, and Kandi; Jersey Girl and cousin Chrissy Whitesocks; my amazing furiends from Albany Simon and Willow and furangel family Hamlet, Punkin, Pepper, Molly and Sophie; my fellow Hoosiers Ava Corrine, Andy, Arli, Lilah Alexis, Augie, Purrsia, Minka and Gracie; the cutest little queen of Kamloops BC Lucky; my furiends from Albuquerque the legendary angels Scooter, SooLing, Lola and the newest members of their family Beepers and Ashlynne; my furiends from Crystal MN Dusty the Puppycat, Ringo and Webster; and my Oklahoma friends Edgar and Emily Felicity and angel fursiblings Gabrielle and Lucinda. I received beautiful Rosettes and Gifts, too! A heart – plump full of love – from Sky. A precious holy cross from Dusty Miller. Forever rainbows from Baby, Spunky, Freckles, the family of Alex, Annie and Bugsy; and Kittanna. A Power of the Paw from the family of Big Harry, Patches, Royce and Abigail. A beautiful rose from Nala Sue. Giant angel wings to help me on my journey from Lola and family and my dearest furiends from the Valley Java, Teensy, Princess, Gidget, Scooter, Lightning Strike and Sparkplug. Beautiful purple forever candles from Spike, Jubilee and Skeeter and Lola. Of course, thank you for the many pmails and words of encouragement and sympathy from friends including Squirrel, Yolo, Tansey, Queen Tallulah, Buddie, Biscuit, Christopher, Jasmine, Sally Maria, Sammie, Striker, Hazel Lucy, Chef Rooster and Clowder, Simon, Willow, Scooter, Sky, Guido, FUBAR, Mackenzie, Edwina, Baci, Sissy, Sally Maria, Teensy, MAK, Reuben, Sable, Lola, Greyson, and Jasper. Thanks for the memories and kind words to all my Olde Furts and Navin buds (and in the words of the infamous ‘Fernando’: “You look marvelous!” Sending a massive “Thanks” and “I love you guys, in a manly cat, brotherly sorta way” to all my fellow Man Cats for all the kind sentiments and moment of remembrance you sent my way. I know it hurts to say goodbye, but it was time for me fly. I am sorry I had to leave ya’ll short-pawed. A tilt of my heavenly hard hat to all you guys – a most pawsome group of Man Cats! Forever love and gentle purrs from the bottom of my heart to all my furiends! Rocket Sprocket]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/659401 Sun, 7 Mar 2010 19:58:14 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/659401 As any furparent knows, bidding farewell to a furbaby is hard, but MAKING that dreaded decision is T ... Rocket Sprocket. The Name Fits! When we adopted Rocky on Labor Day weekend 1992, his original name given by the Humane Society was Tiger Lily. Um, no...we knew that was not the right name for Rocky. He needed the right name for his personality, so we waited a few days to get to know him better. Very soon after his arrival at our home, we all agreed his name would be Rocket Sprocket and he would be nicknamed Rocket J Squirrel and Rocket Man. Why? Because Rocket was energy-filled and multi-talented beyond imagination. Rocket flew through the air with the greatest of ease. Rocket would make a funny little squirrelly, sprocket-like trill, then he'd take off in a flash without warning (and without the need to wriggle his rear end to build energy) and he would literally take off like a rocket and zoom the rooms of our little tiny house --- ON the walls. Not on the floor. Not on the furniture. ON THE WALLS. Many times, he would almost reach the ceiling. I had never seen anything like it! Rocky made us laugh so hard our sides would hurt. And when he was finished zooming the rooms, he'd suddenly stop on a dime (errrrrrrrrrt) in the kitchen by his bowl, neatly tuck all four feet together in this cute little package, look up at us, blink those huge golden orbs and say "Wasn't that fun?" and "Aren't I cute?" and "Now, got any food for MEEE?" I also used to catch the little stinker pot sitting on top of the kitchen cabinets too. I'd be in the kitchen making dinner or whatever, then get this feeling I was being watched. I'd look up and see him staring down, Snoopy-style (as if he were perched on top of Snoopy's dog house). Too bad I didn't own a video camera back in the 90s. Cliff Diving, Anyone? Looking back, we probably should have named him Evel Knievel. Why? Well, after we moved to Indiana, we bought a larger home that had even MORE walls. Plus it had a dramatic vaulted ceiling in the great room and a two-story high entry/foyer ceiling with loft overlook. That house was Rocky's playground. In addition to zooming rooms on the walls of his new house up near the vaulted ceiling, Rocky used to climb the stairs to the second floor in two jumps and then run over to the loft area, hang three-fourth's of his body from the loft area, dangle his front legs in the air (over our heads) all the while looking down at us, as if to dare -- "I'm gonna jump on you!" I swear there were times I fully expected him to slip and fall or jump on one of us on purpose. I always braced myself for coming home one day and finding an injured cat (or worse). But, nope (thankfully). Rocket had incredible balance and enough smarts to know to not jump. Kitty Tile Skating, or Curling with Cats? A year after we moved into the house in Indiana, we replaced the icky hallway carpet with ceramic tile, and Rocky discovered kitty tile skating (or perhaps he considered it curling with cats?). Rocky would race through the great room (which was carpeted), then round the corner and hit that tiled hallway (it was a long one) and slide -- on purpose -- all the way down and play "chicken" with the door at the other end. Rocky never hit that door; instead he had the agility to turn on a dime and hang a quick right to slide into the kitchen. Rocky used to entice the Dogcat to follow him down that long tiled hallway. Unfortunately, the Dogcat could not stop on a dime (at 26 pounds, he had a lot of tonnage for four little hairy feet to stop) and Dusty would always end up sliding into that closed door at the other end of the hallway. Yet, Rocky could always get Dusty to play that sliding game multiple times every day. I could tell, they were having tons of fun. Rocky was an awesome, incredibly smart kitty, that's for sure. I was lucky to share his amazing life. And, in 17.5 years, he certainly made very good use of his 9 lives! Without a doubt, Rocket is now teaching a few new tricks to all the furs at the Bridge. Look out Angels. Most certainly, the Bridge will never be the same! Thank you to everyone for your kindness and outpouring of love for Rocket and his family. mari]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/659036 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:48:31 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/659036 We all knew this day would come. Well, it's here. After weeks of continual worry, constantly fig ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/654069 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:33:40 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/654069 I did not want my dinner of warmed ZD pate and turkey gravy. My refusal to eat my dinner made mom ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653963 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:43:24 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653963 I have a new catitude about food. Everyone tells me I need it. But, do I really want it? Depends. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653373 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:31:07 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653373 Well, I really didn't want to eat, until mom made me help her retrieve a can of tuna from the cabine ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653263 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:30:59 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/653263 Dear furiends, sisfurs and brofurs, Your humble narrator has experienced an up and down week with ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/651634 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:57:22 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/651634 I was first in the kitchen Thursday evening ... mom caught me "circling the chuck wagon," as she alw ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/651546 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:38:06 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/651546 Wow â�¦ this week certainly has been an eventful one for your humble old narrator, the Rocket Man. ... without the use of medicine; those problems or symptoms just stopped – as if someone turned off a switch inside my head! Mom says I am like my old Rocket Sprocket self. Mom is stunned, amazed and overjoyed! I am taking it all in stride. However, I remain a picky eater (I have to give mom something to worry about, hehehe). Mom and my humble self believe all the purrs from all the furs and their people are the reason for my near-miraculous change. We extend a humongous THANK YOU to everyone! I also have to extend a gigantic THANK YOU to the Catster diary lady for picking me as one of the Diary Picks of the Day for January 28. 2010! I am deeply humbled by the honor. Thank you to all my furiends – your outpouring of love helped me truly enjoy this special achievement, too! Thanks for the pmails and comments of well wishes, the Rosettes and recommendations and suggestions and purrs: Chrissy Whitesocks, Lightning Strike and family Java, Teensy, Princess, Gidget, Scooter and Sparkplug; Hazel Lucy, Freckles, Little Bit, Ollie Popoki, Simon and his new sisfur Willow; Ava Corinne and family Andy, Arli, Lilah Alexis, Gracie, Minka, Purrsia, Augie; Scooter and family SooLing, good girl Lola, Beepers, Ashlynne (congrats on your new forever home, Beepers and Ashlynne); Nala Sue and family Camera, Kelly Ann, Quinn, Willa, and Rhed; Piewackit and family Shadow, Zeke, Lacey, Cagney, Buddy, Callie, BJ, Ziggy and the feral family; Chef Rooster and family The Pharoah Loki, Jasmine, The Count, Redd Catt, Miz Rose, Jack Jack, Doyle O'Doggie and Chole Lenore; Spunky and family Autumn, Samoa, Calvin (Knead On, dude!) Violet, Rocky, Gleek, Sugar, Newman, and Vivien. Navin R. Johnson-Davis and family Patchez, Hendrix, Sue, Jonas, Buffy, Elvis, Jimi Hendrix, Co-ala, BW, Greyson and Chad Vader. Guido the Italian Kitty and family Baci and Yolo; Christopher and family Black Jack, Little Red, Tuesday and Mystery, Jet Giotto, Little Bee, Bedelia, Patrick, Pickles and Bug; Athena and family Apollo, Aragorn, B'Elanna, Sheba, Pharaoh and Amber; Sally Maria and family Trinity and Emily Beatrice; Arnold P. (glad you're feeling better and back in the swing of things) and family Boomer and Autumn; Sky and family Mr Claus, Mr Sister, Princess Inky, Autumn and Patio Pat; And last, but not least, A massive thank you to my Guardian Angels for keeping watch over me at all times Buddie..Always Loved (thank you for the Heavenly ice cream and wonderful bedtime stories), the most gentle Biscuit, who stays by my side and watches over me all day long, my loving brofur DustytheDogcat, and my cousin FUBAR. I am glad all of you are in my sphere. My mom, Shady and I couldn’t get through this difficult challenge without you! ♥ Love you all ! ♥ With unending purrs, I remain your grateful friend forever, Rocket Sprocket (and his mom) --- note from Rocky's mom --- I have not increased or changed my level of love and care for Rocky. Frankly, I am stunned and delighted that Rocky is rallying and feeling so much better. I know it won't last, but for now, Rocky is a lot like his former self (sans sight). Thank you for your purrs and outpouring of love. Please keep 'em coming ... Rocky and all the health-challenged kitties need your extra love and purrs.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650758 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:28:00 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650758 Dearest friends, sisters and brothers, My humble self had a great night's sleep thanks to my new ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650666 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:41:14 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650666 Tonight is a good night, and I have not yet taken my little helper medicine. It's good because m ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650609 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:52:55 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650609 Oh my furry brothers and sisters... as if my battle with Di Mentia isn't bad enough ... Dr Martin ... might) be dealing with Di Mentia's evil twin sister, B. Rain Tumor. Gosh, all this past week in SoCal I had to deal with rain outside, now yours truly might have to deal with Rain inside his head! What is up with that?! Can't an old kit catch a break? Mom is not allowing any CATs, PETs or MRIs. Well, when you're as old and decrepit as I am, no sense wasting $ looking at the inner workings of my elderly noodle! Plus, I really don't want or need that kind of stress. So my kind and gentle doctor prescribed 'mother's little helper' for this one very old kit. A low dose to be given up to 2x/day, when I need it. With mom's love, Shady's understanding, a soothing lavender and chamomile pillow for my nap nest on the couch, the Feliway circulating inside the house, clean and hot blankets straight out of the dryer, and a little assist from 'MLH,' I will have the best time of my life and make the most of it. Gotta go catch up on my beauty naps! Oh ... and no tears, 'k? Rocket Sprocket]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650403 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:49:47 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650403 Oh, my furiends and sisfurs and brofurs... As I think about poor Arnold P and his battle with those ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650085 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:33:47 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/650085 This dementia stuff has me living in another dimension more frequently than mom would like. I spend ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/646653 Sun, 3 Jan 2010 21:19:44 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/646653 Every night I wander to and fro, Bouncing off walls and Shady as I go. Rearranged furniture can be ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/642883 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:06:04 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/642883 Senior? High school? College? Huh? Oh, wait ... you mean ... oh, nooooooo! Yep, it was time for ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/641522 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:28:57 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/641522 I'm zooming around the Catster ethernet to ask all my furiends to join my brofurs Shady and the Dogc ... 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I might not be a tuxedo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/631955 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:37:16 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/631955 Well, the eyes have had better days, that's for sure. I am now left to groping my way around the hou ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607964 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:48:17 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607964 I was a little worried about the cat that mom dragged in wouldnâ��t work out, but I am happy I was w ... Callie Rose, TomTom, Miss Goldie and Handsome "Paws" – for the Rainbow Ribbon. Lola – for the Power of the Paw and your words of comfort Chrissy; Moozer, Punkin, Sealegs, Spot and family; King Henry; and Navin R Johnson-Davis for the beautiful rainbow stars. To Mayhem; The Pharoah Loki; and Christopher; for your kind comments. And I received a ton of pmails from many, many Catster furiends. Thank you for reaching out to me and my family. To my dearest brofur, DustytheDogcat, for the beautiful emerald that matches your eyes. I miss you and hold you dear to my heart, always. And of course, backing up to my birthday, I owe a few thank yous to: Christopher – Thank you for the totally yummy cupcake. Chef Rooster, The Pharoah Loki, Jasmine, The Count and all the Bryan Texas Kitties – Thank you for the party hat. I had fun wearing it! Guido the Italian Kitty, Yolo, Baci, Simon, Chandler Ray, Lola, Ringo, Webster, and Dusty the Puppycat, and Wilson J Scooter for the fun American Flags and great wishes. I love hearing the American flag rustle in the breeze. Makes me proud. Chrissy for the bouncy beach ball and the bright white baseball. Thank you so much! Your furiend, Rocky]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607459 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:29:44 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607459 Hey, the cat that mom dragged in this past Sunday isn't so bad after all! Shady is sharp, smart, ver ... Marrrrouuuuu? Marrrrouuuuuu? ... I am ready to try to play. That made my mom very happy, as I am 17 years old and don't play much ('cuz I can't see). Having Shady around is going to be lots of fun! Purrs and head rubs, Rocky]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607130 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:27:51 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/607130 This weekend was a tough one, with DustytheDogcat being called to the Bridge on Saturday. We had a q ... What the heck was that? Sounds like a cat. What the ... ? The sound got louder and then proceeded up to the third floor. I could hear it get into the tub. Ew ... what's that smell? Oh ... now I know why mom is taking that noise maker to the bathroom. For a bath. Good thing. Whatever it was, sure was stinky. Things were quiet for a while, then I heard it again. And I could smell something different. Shampoo? Hmmm ... is Dusty back? No, not Dusty. Wait. I know that sound now. OMG ... It's ... It's ... ANOTHER CAT?????? Gotta check this out. Yep, more fur. Not the Dogcat but someone new. Hisssssssss. Hisssssssss. I am the Alpha Kitty around here little dude, and don't you be forgetting that! Well, here he is ... Shady! I can't see him, but mom said he's really cute and his fur is so soft and fluffy. Right now, I am letting Shady know who's the Alpha Cat around here, and to leave my "Jackson Pollock" alone. But I am sure we'll make friends real soon. After all, Shady is my new brofur! Thanks Dusty for bringing Shady and more fun into my life!! Love you bro! Rocket]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/604651 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:27:34 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/604651 Well, my short-lived shot at regained vision has vanished. Dr Martin warned me that it would. But I ... Chrissy Whitesocks for the purrty kite. I had fun flying it! Baci for the cute ladybug. I like ladybugs! Did you hear about the ladybug invasion in Colorado? Wish I could go see them! Simon for the heart, and for being a great furiend! Madison for the purrty heart. I hope you are feeling better. Jerry for the bouncy beach ball. Hope you had fun at Disney World! Guido, Yolo, and Baci for the American flag. I had fun in NYC! >^..^< Simon for the American flag. Hope you enjoyed a great 4th of July celebration! Chandler Ray for the American flag and for sharing my birthday too! Cute Lola for the American flag and birthday wishes! Chrissy Whitesocks for the beachy ball and birthday card. Ringo, Webster, and Dusty the Puppycat for the American flag and birthday wishes. Wilson J Scooter for the American flag and July 4th wishes. Thank you for inviting me to the pawty, too! Chef Rooster, The Pharoah Loki, Jasmine, The Count, Redd Catt and all the Bryan Texas Kitties for the super-yummy cupcake. Chef Rooster, you sure can whip up some yummy treats! The Catster Dude and Lady for the fun fireworks. I saw them! I had fun this 4th of July. And a super-special THANK YOU to the wonderful portrait/poster artiste for my beautiful pawty pics. A thousand thank yous from the bottom of my heart, too! We loves you! So I am back to being 100% blind but loving every minute with my big brother, the one home from college. He's been working at his summer job, so he's not around much the last 3 weeks. I sit on the middle cushion waiting for him to return at the end of the his workday (usually midnight). Sundays are the best, as he's home until 1 pm. I get to hang in his arms and get tons of brotherly loving! I will miss him when he goes back to college, but I try not to think about it. Stay cool and safe this busy summer!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/596816 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:37:42 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/596816 Rocket Sprocket quietly navigates the room in search of Dusty. In spite of his vision impairment, Ro ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/593617 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 14:41:38 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/593617 We're going to Meatball Madness in San Furancisco on Fur-eye-day afurnoon and my brofur DustytheDogc ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/593028 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:28:58 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/593028 Hey Dusty, I want to help move the planter too! Sure Rocky! I would love to have you help me! You ... And the two brofurs go bounding down the stairs toward the front door, Rocky being careful to walk on Dusty's left, so Dusty can lean on Rocky as needed. ]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/592872 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:11:31 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/592872 I was enjoying a Sunday afternoon hanging with my brofur DustytheDogcat, sharing a few chips and som ... am a little stinker pot (hehehehehehehehehe).]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/592869 Sun, 31 May 2009 21:02:08 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/592869 Woooo, boy ... I have been very busy helping mom take care of my brofur DustytheDogcat. He's a big b ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/589693 Tue, 19 May 2009 23:49:45 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/589693 My brofur DustytheDogcat is having cancer surgery on Wednesday 20 May 09; between 12-3 p.m. This is ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/588175 Thu, 14 May 2009 16:50:48 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/588175 I was perched at the window in my meat-loafing position, just minding my own business, sniffing the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/577117 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:35:21 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/577117 I can see! I can see! The vet confirmed it ... I just went to the vet for my medication checkup and ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/572496 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:30:23 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/572496 But she can't get her silly camera phone to cough 'em up. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/570135 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:17:15 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/570135 I am the luckiest cat in the world. I ain't a'sposed to have tu-na cuz it upsets my tummy sometimes, ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/569060 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:47:19 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/569060 Getting myself in the groove for the wearin' and o'sharin' o'da green by listening to this little cl ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/567849 Sun, 8 Mar 2009 11:00:49 PDT Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/567849 I found a great little photo essay in the LA Times online this morning: (http://latimesblogs.latimes ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/563318 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:56:39 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/563318 Do you know we have lots of them in our cat-townhouse? On all three floors too! Oh, this is great. I ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/562619 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:50:38 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/562619 I might be blind, but I sure do know how to entertain myself when meowmy is busy (or is it more like ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/561860 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:59:50 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/561860 Meowmers! Cat hijacks meowmy's laptop; meow-mails messages to cat-tastic friends worldwide! Hey, ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/558814 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:29:50 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/558814 Meowmy was headed up one of our flights of stairs (we have three levels in our cat-house), and as sh ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/557783 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:19:22 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/557783 I have been napping like crazy this week. I have mom all confused, too; she sometimes thought this w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/555966 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:18:48 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/555966 So here are 7 things about me: 1. I only drink bottled water. 2. I will only drink bottled wat ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/555267 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:30:20 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/555267 A real quiet day today. Not much happening but hanging out on the sunny porch for a little while wit ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/553252 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:55:53 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/553252 Feeling tip-top today! My new food agrees with my sensitive tummy. I had an interesting week...I al ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/550325 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:30:25 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/550325 My new kibble is helping my tummy settle down. It's tiny, easy to chew (I only have 5 teeth) and tas ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/550127 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:46:52 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/550127 I have had trouble keeping food in my tummy since last night. Mommy went to the vet this morning and ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/549780 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:52:10 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/549780 I am on a special diet for my IBD and DustytheDogcat is on a special diet for his diabetes. We aren' ... http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/549777 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:28 PST Rocket Sprocket&#169; (Rocky) ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/940351/diary/Zooming_around_the_clouds_and_no_more_crashing_into_walls/549777 I am sad because my big brother Josh had to work late last night and again tonight. I don't have any ...