Princess Sophie Helps Out

Or - a Calico can hide anywhere:

A better angle:

Christmas preps are almost finished, even with the help of the cats...

Pax,

Newbius

Changes to the CatHouse

Casa Newbius - AKA The CatHouse is about to shuffle the decks slightly with the cats. I have four, and they are mostly OK most of the time. Except...One of the three females (and the youngest of them all) has decided that she is the Alpha and will mark once in a while. Newbius is not amused. MrsNewbius is livid. Cleaning that up is a right-royal pain-in-the-@$$.


Teh Evill Ginger Kitteh

So...Ginger gets to discover the out-of-doors today. Since I live at the end of a cul-de-sac, and away from anything resembling a busy street (and right next to a wooded area with lots of birds and squirrels), I am not going to worry about her getting run over by a car. Her shots were updated yesterday and her new collar and tag arrived in the mail. She has all of her claws and enough fat on her that she won't be cold. We will bring her inside in severe weather, and during the day if she asks nicely. But, she is now an outside cat.

There is a lesson there for all of us if you think about it...

Pax,

Newbius

Contrasts...

This past week was one of interesting contrasts. The work week was hectic and stressful due to demands from the job. We got some unreasonable delivery expectations from my customer requiring some super-human effort on the part of our team. We will get it done, but I do not expect to get any recognition. Maybe that is a good thing.

Yesterday was "National Dungeons and Dragons Day" and saw the release of Players Handbook 2 along with some new player classes. Got to spend the day with some very good people playing games and basically enjoying a somewhat slower pace. I also got an introduction to a very cool board game called Power Grid. I might ask for it for my birthday.

Friday, I was finishing up some stuff for work and then adjusted the scope rings on Beauty. I looked over and saw one of the cats sunning herself on the floor. I had to take a picture. So here is a different kind of contrast for you. Both of these make me smile.

I call them Beauty and the Beast.

Meet Beauty:

and the Beast:

Both of these girls are useful in home defense...The Beast (Princess Sophie) handles everything under 5 pounds and charms everything over 50 pounds. Beauty just handles everything else. Both of them were rescued from unkind circumstances and they have a home now where they are loved and cared for.

Friday night was more pizza and games with the teens. I am in awe of these kids, they are just amazing. Another Friday night recharging the batteries and having fun with people I like. Friday and Saturday were great unwind days. Lots of laughs and good times. Sunday is shaping up to be a good one too. Looking forward to finishing out the weekend on a high note, with good people and good times.

I hope your day brings you smiles too.

Pax,

Newbius