Mischief Monday - Unwanted Play

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends,

The real mischief is we had to pay the hat tax on the weekend. Apparently season change means we have to pay. Taxes are very high, Styxy does not like high taxes. He wanders what his taxes go to. He does not remember voting for his people to be the leaders. He does not believe he is living in a democracy. He should protest and refuse to pay taxes, but the treats that come with them are soooooo good. Too good. Styxy can't resist.  I would show you, but you will have to wait until Friday because that is the first day of spring.

I do have other mischief. The Man taught me to wrestle Tigris when he says Tussle Time. I love this instruction. Tussling is so much fun. It was what Styxys do best! Grissie does not love this time. She gets mad. This makes it even more fun. She makes super angry noises. 

She really didn't like this Tussle Time as I got her caught on the couch. She may be mad during it, but like a good mom, she always forgives me. I will love it for the two of us. 

Remember, remember, the wrestling Styx has his first contest. Go HERE to learn about it. 

your pal, River Styx, the mid-weight, house champion tussler 

Nature Friday - Contest

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends.

Your pal Styxy is super excited because he is hosting a contest.  A host, that is very important work. The rules are simple. Give us the day you think our snow will be gone (that is the snow in our yard) by next Friday, without going over and besides being crowded the bestest winner,  you can get a prize!

To help you with your guess here is a picture of the yard Wednesday morning (at the time of this writing the weather people said we were getting rain and ice today) and the forecast for the next few days.

While we wait for the melt, I share these flowers from Lady's trip. Thanks to Rosy and Sunny for hosting this event.

your friend and bestest host, Styxy

Lanie's Log - Making The Best of It

 It has been 142 days since my captivity began. Lady and Man Warden are starting to notice my "tortitude". Apparently Tortoiseshell cats are known for their fiery, feisty and vocal personalities. Apparently the wardens can expect me to be strong-willed, independent and loyal.  I am refusing to give them the loyal.

I am not too chatty yet, but the other day I did call for love and Lady Warden came, and I was happy and purring and I moved, so she moved and I swatted her as hard as I could. My sharp claws left marks on her hand. Then I went back to purring and enjoying pets. 

Besides the food and treats, and if I am honest, the climate, Styx makes this place bearable. We have started to play chase. I will even play when the Wardens are around. However, I will not remain in any part of the house they are in, except my room, for long if they are there. I also have a huge dislike for the camera. Lady Warden brings the camera out and I death stare here.  In spite of this, the Lady Warden has tried to capture me "being a cat." Here are some of her sad attempts.

Me running during a game of chase

Me sitting on the table

Me and Styx right after I gave him a kiss

Besides playing catch and with my ball, I have started to show interest in the feather, but refuse to let Lady Warden see me play this with Man Warden.

So the Wardens continue to be thrilled with my progress and I continue to accept this is where I am right now.

Jack-O-Lanie, Prisoner 3

Wordless Wednesday - Where I Watch TV - Styx

 

Tuesdays with Tigris - Travel - Searching for Sun 2026

                      

 Well, Lady apparently still has some travel pictures to share. This was their last port before returning to Martinique. Maybe the end of the traveling is near, and it can be all about me. Until then, here is a picture so you may remember me.

Now on to the trip with Lady.

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Our last port was Grenada. This was our longest tour and somehow we ended up on a French tour. Man is bilingual, and my receptive French is pretty good (I would say I could follow at least 75% of what was being said), however, thinking in another language for 7 hours was tiring!  

Here are some highlights from our tour of the island.

The very busy port!

Our first stop was a waterfall. 

We watched a guy dive into it. See him up on the cliff?

Next we visited a chocolate factor. 

Chocolate beans

Sorting

Of course we bought some

We enjoyed the beauty of the island. 

We stopped for a Creole lunch. It was all very good! 

The Man and I did a short, very humid hike looking for the Mona Monkeys.

None were seen. Apparently they come to this spot in the morning and not the afternoon. 

It was hot, but lovely. It was a nice way to end the trip.

Next week, I will share some ship life pictures.

Mischief Monday - I Want To Eat Them - by Styx

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends,

Yesterday was a special day, it was international women's day. It is a very important day as women and girls are not getting fair treatment in the world. 

Every year, one of Lady's co-workers brings in flowers for all the staff (even the 2 men who work with 26 women, because they are allies and they are brave enough to work with 26 women). 

I was very, very happy to have flowers. So happy. 

Yummy flowers

Lady did not want me to eat them.

It took a lot, but she finally found a place I could keep them safe.

I tried everything to figure out how to get them, but I couldn't. 

How can I get up there

I want the flowers

I was very sad I couldn't enjoy the flowers too.

you pal, the flower loving Styxy

PS - sorry we weren't around this week. It was a crazy work week, Lady had a headache still and on Sunday our usual chill day, Lady went to have lunch with her family and drive her cousin, who is returning to his tour in Latvia after a short leave, to the airport.  We hope you are all well and know we are thinking about you all. 

Nature Friday - Tropics - with Styx

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends.

I have missed you.  Lady has been so busy, so busy and she was a little under the weather (she is right as rain now), and is behind in everything, but loving me and the girls, and Tigris got my mischief Monday post and I have had to play with Lanie a lot and we are just so busy, but good. So good. Can you believe I have been in this house for almost 11 months? I may be the luckiest cat alive. 

In case you forgot what I looked like

Lady says I should get back on topic. We are at the end of winter. One day it was above freezing and the next it was like -28C/-15F. Can you believe it? Lady was telling me I can take over the when will winter be gone contest starting next week. She said Lee and Phod hosted it for years, and even though she isn't out in it the same, she thinks it would be fun to watch the snow melt. Watch for details next week. I am so excited to host something so excited! Host Styxy, it sounds great. 

Because it has been cold and winter has felt long, I borrowed some pictures from Lady's trip. These are from Grenada. She is going to tell you more next week, but here is some fun and sun until then.

People asked what Man was eating this week - he was actually drinking from a coconut! 

Pretty in Pink for Rosy and Sunny

Lady watched this dog and goat play in the streets. I wish I had a goat.

I hope you enjoyed this Nature Friday. Thanks to Rosy and Sunny for hosting.

your friend, Styx