We lucked out when it comes to mosquitoes - the esker is still free of them, and it's The Best Place for a sand bath. But for some reason Alea the Black Cat deemed it unsafe today. There were a lot of sniffing the air, walking two meters, miaowing, turning around, returning, hesitating, sniffing the air, walking two meters etc. Might have been the wind, but could be anything from foxes to quads. We returned before I got to know.
#AdventuresOnTheEsker #AleaTheBlackCat #hiking #CatsOfMastodon
Wfh set up. Cat's essential, you know...
"What do you mean 'Go to the bed'? You have a duvet here on the couch, and it's me-approved!"
You know, the cat's asleep, and this is really cosy. I think I'll stay here a while before I go to bed. Just because I can.
I swear I'm an organised artist and have no problems with my pet.
I'm not sure if she's actually watching or is just waiting for dinner time, but it's nice to have someone to discuss with.
It's a cold, miserable day, so I've settled for the noble task of being a cat heater
Someone had anti-tick med applied yesterday, and did not respond well to it. She'll be indoors for observation today, and if she can keep an ordinary collar for three weeks* I'll get her a tick-collar instead. Those I know she can handle. I'll now spend Good Friday wallowing in bad conscience, and probably cat complaints.
(*territory disputes among the cats means a collar is a trap risk)
Probably the last adventure around the esker; the first mosquitoes assaulted me on the way back (I hate those suckers). But Alea found A Very Good Spot for sand bathing, so it was all worth it.
Good morning! I did went to bed properly, so we both had a good night's sleep. However, it looks like I'm not allowed to leave the bed yet.
I should properly go to bed, but she's sleeping so cutely...
Portrait of a tiny innocent void suffering the Great Injustice of not being let out when there are _imposters_ on her territory. 'Veterinary bills are expensive even with insurance' and 'no car to use in emergencies' are definitely just excuses - that last time wasn't as serious as matte says it was!
On the esker again. I think Alea brings me there because she's slightly scared to explore it alone. And I'm taking the chance because this is the one week of nice weather before the mosquitoes in the bog hatches. After that it's impossible to walk in the forest without being bothered by blood sucking pests. (Until well into winter, that is.) Here she is, at the point she don't dare to pass, not even with company.
Alea the Black Cat was adamant I'd follow her on a hike. As usual we ended up meandering along the steep side of the old esker behind my house, and I'm pretty sure she wanted to show me something. But when we arrived at the spot it was empty. Still don't know what it was, and at this place - close to the bog and a possible old sacrficial site - it could be anything. We're safely back at home now, one tiny adventure richer.
Sorry, no C-drama comments today - she slept on my right hand the entire episode.
Are you sure you want to get up? This bed is very warm and it's a sleepy cat in it...
*sigh* Already the ancient Egyptians knew this was a productivity hamper, gave up, and made them gods.
