March 10, 2021March 3, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Catio Nights: Early Edition

Catio Nights: Early Edition. I looked back and it has been literally years since our series Catio Nights was on the air. I talked with the Editor and the Producer and the original cast agreed to return today for a new episode. Opie is not a member of the Catio Nights cast always preferring to enjoy the catio alone in the sunshine privately. No coaxing seems to change her mind. The early series was all shot not long after sunset. This episode was shot in the morning before sunrise. The attraction at this time is all the sleeping morning animals waking up. With no further adieu, let’s get on with it!

cat in window — Scooby says it is pretty dark out there! Better light up my high beams!

Scooby catio at night — Scooby says it is pretty dark out there! Better light up my high beams!

March 1, 2021February 24, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Christine’s Calendar cat for March (2018 posted 2021)

Opie was Christine’s Calendar Cat for March 2018. Here she is enjoying being outside on a sunny day in the catio.

February 18, 2021February 17, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Opie says No to Snow

Opie says No to Snow. She made a big fuss for me to open the window leading to the catio. I didn’t want to let all that cold air in but she made a song and dance about it, so I relented. I knew she wouldn’t like it and I was right. One look out there was enough to bring her into the house and look at me as if it were my fault it was cold outside. So she settled down on my computer chair just for spite. Hopefully the snow is gone for the rest of this Winter and the “snow cat” blogs will be over.

Opie in snowy catio — **Opie says I don’t like this!**

Opie in chair — **I am staying here in this chair!**

February 15, 2021February 17, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Fun In The Snow.

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Fun In The Snow Christine’s post today shows great photos of Spike the Scottish black cat playing outside in the snow on a sunny Scottish day. Scooby the snow cat would have loved to go out and play with him. Zeke gives this post his seal of approval!

Fun In The Snow

February 14, 2021February 12, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Another Happy Valentine’s Day

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Cats, vintage
cats, Valentine's Day, vintage, vintage valentines, Zeke
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Another Happy Valentine’s Day! Or at least it would be if my “valentine” and I were together. Today I decided to repost some of my father’s valentines which he had saved. After he died I found a large collection of cards in a box he saved as a child from different holidays. Valentines were the most numerous by far. These run from 1917 to 1928 but most are from the early 1920’s. None have envelopes. I knew some of the relatives whose names are on the cards. Some of the other valentines may be the only artifacts left behind on earth to show someone lived. Due to technical WordPress difficulties, this is not the entire set, but it is a large representative sample. If you haven’t seen them I hope you enjoy them, and have a great wonderful Valentine’s Day all you very lucky couples out there! Over 60+ valentines are shown below.

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February 13, 2021February 20, 2021 by greg-in-washington

Scooby the Snow Cat

Scooby the Snow Cat. Everyone should know by now that Scooby is a snow cat. He likes going outside in the snow. When he finally comes inside he finds a nice warm spot and goes to sleep. This is the beginning of a big winter storm moving west to east across the United States. More snow is falling as I write this. Fortunately we have all we need and just sit inside enjoying the view. Looks like what Christmas should have looked like. I still have my Christmas cards stuck on the wall! Think I’ll leave them up.

**Scooby the Snow Cat in his Tartan (dog) harness!**