Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Till Next Year – Parting Shots of the Boys
About this time every year I sign off from the blog for a week or so.
Somewhat begrudgingly as I really do enjoy blogging.
But for me – and perhaps you – a break is in order, while I refuel before heading into a brand new, spanking clean year.
Can you say – 2024?!
Now, before I go, I thought I’d share a few pictures of the kitty boys from 2023 that didn’t make it to the blog. I’ll also share the key for you to tell them apart (but don’t worry if you mix them up, they’ll never know.)
I’ll start with Tiger who is older and wiser. He has white in his fur, two good ears, and penetrating green eyes; those green eyes begged us to take him home from the Cat Hotel (kitty jail) ten years ago. He’s almost sixteen now and still looks good for his age.
Benji is forever young at seven years old. He’s smaller, has no white in his fur, and has a clipped ear. He’s cuddly, perky, and bright, and that was his ticket home from Seattle Humane, his own kitty jail (and the source of the clipped ear.).
They both have requested more airtime next year and I will try to oblige. It’s ‘CATS and Trails and Garden Tales,’ after all.
“Right, Benji?”
“Yes, Sue,” he replied. “Just please show my good side.”
“Sure, Benji. Will do.”
“Both my sides are good,” said Tiger.
“Indeed, they are, Tiger. You are both handsome boys.”
And with that, I’ll see you next year.
I can’t wait.
Susanne, Tiger & Benji
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I always know Benji from his ear. Enjoy your break, and have a wonderful Christmas. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks so much, Pete. Have a wonderful Christmas too!
Your cats are very beautiful, Susanne! Why was Benji’s ear clipped? Ouch!
Some rescue organizations clip the ear after the cat is neutered. In this case, it didn’t make much sense to me, and I think they overdid it!
I agree, Susanne, that was not needed! 😟
Merry Christmas to you and the boys!!
Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you, too!
They are both adorable. I hope you and the kitties have a wonderful Christmas!
Thank you so much! I love them both! Have a merry Christmas, too!
Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break; relax with Tiger and Benji! 🌺
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too!
Merry Christmas Susanne! Enjoy the break and I look forward to enjoying your posts again next year! 2024 yikes. Hugs, C
Thank you so much, Cheryl! Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, too!
A Merry Christmas and a Very Jolly New Year!
Thanks so much!! Same wishes back to you!
Hope you have a great Christmas and a wonderful new year, Susanne.
Thanks so much, Graham. Same to you!
They are indeed handsome boys 😻 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you 🎄✨
Thanks so much, Sarah! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
Tiger and Benji are quite handsome. 🥰
I hope you’re spending a jolly holiday season. It is hard to take a break, but sometimes it does us so much good. Happy new year !
Thank you! 😻😻