Tuesdays with Tigris - Ok I Missed Them a Little

 Dear reader,

As you may have gathered, I am a bit more aloof than Styx. While it is clear that I had lived in a home before, I also spent time on the streets, so I have learned that you must never be to trusting of the humans. I can be a little protective of my boy (Lady and Man assume given ages, stripes and behaviour, I am Styx's mom). For the most part I have learned to trust these 2 humans who brought me from the shelter. 

I wasn't completely thrilled with them going away for a few nights, I was a little cautious when the children came over. The children said I hid a bit. I am curious, but cautious and when they were giving the food, did come out.

In spite of myself, I will admit I did miss the people. I have shown them this by first making some biscuits, and then sitting on Lady's lap.

While I don't want them to go away again, I will admit I would prefer to stay in my house. I at least know the place is safe.

Tigris

Mischief Monday - Home Alone - by Styx

 Hi friends, hi friends,

The most horrible thing that has happened to us since coming to live here, ok, second most terrible thing, as dressing up is the most terrible thing, oh and Tigris says forced snuggling is worse, so maybe like the 3rd most horrible thing to happen since we came to live here. A horrible thing happened. 

Trigris protecting me from the kids, she is a very good mom

The people left us alone in the house for 87 million hours. We only got food and water when the two of Callie's kids came over to feed us and play with us and take good care of us and mow the lawn because they were bored. 

I was forced to drink out of a water dish and not Lady's water glass

Our people have argued that first 4 nights is not 87 million hours, and that it was less traumatizing then taking us to a kennel where they thought we may thought they were truly abandoning us. We haven't lived with them for 4 months yet and the people thought 4 nights at home with kid check ins would be the best for us. 

Having to play puzzles in the sun with kids

We were both very happy with them when they came home and gave them lots of love and attention and we hope they never go away for so long ever again, or they take us with them. Because we saw proof on Lady's camera we could have gone with them. 

This was taken a vineyard

Lady says there are no plans for the people to leave us for 87 million hours for a long time. We don't have to worry about it. Because of this promise, we may let her tell you about her little vacation.

your pal Styxy, who guarded the house and played well with the children

Nature Friday - A Nighttime Visitor - by Styx with a dramatic re-creation

 Hi friends, hi friends,

We have a very exciting night here recently.

First the power flickered for no reason. So Man got up to unplug the things that were set off by a power outage.  He had just gotten back to bed when he heard us hunting. He got up again and next thing you knew the lights were coming on and the Man was yelling. The Man then ran to the bedroom to get an old t-shirt. You see, there was a bat in the house. The bat had been on the dining room floor. The Man wanted the t-shirt to grab the bat in. 

By the time he got back to the dining room, the bat was gone, Tigris was hiding and Lady was awake and confused. 

Man and I went on a bat hunt.

A dramatic recreation

It didn't take long before I spotted it, hanging near Angel Lee and Phod's pictures. The Man quickly wrapped it in the t-shirt, and made his way to the front door. The Lady grabbed me so I couldn't go out while Man tossed the bat and t-shirt outside.  In the morning the bat was gone, so we hope it flew away.

I get to have so many wildlife adventures in this house, maybe it is almost as good as getting to be outside. 

your pal, Styx-Man, the Bat Hunter

Wordless Wednesday - Let Me Out! Styx

 

Tuesdays With Tigris - I Do To Snuggle

 Dear readers,

The Lady has recently accused me of not providing the level of snuggles she has desired. In fact, she accused me of not really snuggling her at all.

I went through her camera and found the following that proves when I am in the mood I do snuggle.

Let's look at these examples (that were not generated by AI).

Here I am providing love during the work day

Here I am crawling all over her on one of the hottest days of the year

I really think she needs to just accept I will give the love when I feel like it, not necessarily when she feels like it.

Tigris

Mischief Monday - The Rest of the Story by Styx

 Hi pals, hi pals,

Last week we shared a picture that looked like this and people wanted to know what happened.

Fortunately, it was not a bath. I am a very clean boy and do a great job at taking care of myself. Unfortunately, I was just up on the counter, minding my own business and the tea towel was there and my people thought it would be hilarious to make me wear it. 

I tried to use the force to get it off, but I failed. You would think with the internet, they would have better things to do, but nope, dressing up Styxy is too fun for them. 

I guess this is the price I pay.

Your pal, the too tolerant Styxy

FFF Nature Friday - Friendship Continues with Styx (and Tigris)

 YAY, it is the best day of the month! It is the FFF Nature Friday, where I your favourite poetic cat Styxy writes a beautiful poem about something nature. Thank you to Aunty Yam and Rosy and Sunny for making this happen.

My best friend

by Styx (without using AI)

I may have been named for a river of hate

But it is not a feeling I appreciate.

I love all the people and all the creatures,

Even those with edible features.

I am friends with skunks and deers and cats,

with them I love to have wonderful chats.

I think my best friend is the squirrel called Earl,

I am not sure if he is actually a girl.

He comes to my window to say hi,

I am sad when he has to say goodbye.

Earl the squirrel is a special one,

When he comes we have all the fun.

Now a word from Tigris.

Reader, everyone has been making a big deal about Styx's FFF Nature Friday post, and while he cares more about this than I do, I thought I would give it a shot. The following is inspired by a visiter I had never seen before. 

To this other cat

by Tigris (no AI used)

Scram.

The End