Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Still the Handsome Tiger
This is Tiger and I gotta tell you it’s not easy being the oldest cat in the family. They let that boy run wild and do things I would never have gotten away with. Times change I guess.
Flying around the house. Howling at the top of the stairs. Climbing on the roof for Pete’s sake!
‘O isn’t he cute?’ Sue gushes to Bob as she runs to fetch her camera.
Benji on the printer. Benji watching TV. Benji this and Benji that.
Benji. Benji. Benji.
Spoiled. Completely spoiled.
Now do not think I am jealous. No, no, I would never go back if I could. I continue to maintain my dignity. So what if I put on a few pounds. They will sustain me in the lean years to come. Maybe I can’t move as fast as I used to, but what’s the big hurry after all? Speed must be tempered by wisdom. It is wisdom to contemplate, to reflect. To stop and smell the roses, if you will. (And the lavender. And the catmint. But I digress.)
These eyes have seen many things that Benji cannot even imagine for he is still young. And they are still the only green eyes in this house (and most handsome I am told.)
I know Sue still loves me and she is doing the best she can with the boy. He was a rescue cat after all and has a chopped ear. It will take him time to overcome.
Still handsome after all these years and with both ears intact,
~ Tiger
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Gee, I didn’t know he was so sensitive.
~ Benji
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Tiger, I love your spirit, and I think you are right to show patience with Benji. I’ve no doubt he’s growing up to be a good fellow, and he’s fortunate to have you as an example. Stay cheered!
Thank you Lauren. We are all doing what we can to get along! 🙂
I’ve noticed! 🙂 ^-.-^
The new guy is always allowed some leeway, Tiger. He will grow out of that soon…
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you. I suppose so. He has gotten much better since he passed the one year mark. But further growth and maturity is needed. In the meantime I shall try to remain unprovoked and as patient as I possibly can. 🙂 ~ Tiger
Hey Tiger…I don’t know how you feel about dogs but I am Saangchai a soi dog and my mistress does spoil me but it is scary being on the streets and having to scrap for food so I am lucky I now have my forever home like Benji … I am happy you are being so patient with Benji…Woof Saangchai
We like dogs but they don’t like us so much, so I’m sure you understand we must be on guard. Still, we are so glad you found a home like we did!! ~ Tiger & Benji
Woof…I apologise for all the dogs…woof..but you are fun to chase…Saangchai woof
No problem. Fortunately we are so much faster than you!!!
Woof…Yes!
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I’ll be off the grid this week but here’s a little story from the early days of Tiger and Benji to tide you over! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you!