It snoozles!

#ShadowCat #CatsOfMastodon

Started out strong today with my monthly massage to keep my stupid back in order. Came home and did some editing on a short story, then added an extra stanza to a poem I'm working on. Booked the cat into the cattery for my trips away later in the year, then applied for my UK ETA, which took a bit of faffing about, but I successfully achieved. Contemplated planning out a new longer fiction, but I've hit the wall.
Might be time to lie down with a book and snuggle with #ShadowCat
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Had two of my nibblings come to stay last night, along with the partner of one. #ShadowCat was delighted to have an abundance of cuddles and scritches and laps to choose from.

The floor finally grossed me out, so I hauled out the horrible steam mop. #ShadowCat did not appreciate the chuffing green monster, so he hurled himself across the bench, smashing a ceramic monkey I got in Japan on the way. He then skidded around on the wet floor, which was apparently great fun!

It's #Caturday, and #ShadowCat is in a feisty mood. Spotted here tormenting his rainbow sparkle unicorn toy in between mad gallops around the house.
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#ShadowCat does not understand the change in the bloody time and would like to lodge a complaint with the fucking manager!
#DaylightSaving
#ClockWentBack

#ShadowCat doesn't really understand weather. Annoyed with 24 hours of rain, he decided that the usual door was the problem, so instead meowed at the bathroom window. When I opened the window, he stuck his head out and then backed up in disgust.

It's 3pm and #ShadowCat has been missing all day. I was starting to get quite concerned, maybe he was shut inside a neighbour's house? Maybe a dog or car got him? Then...I went into my walk-in-wardrobe and LOOK at what I found! Little fucker!
#Caturday
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Trying to eat my brunch while ignoring #ShadowCat playing with a dead rat on the other side of the ranch sliders to the patio. Just bloody lovely.

I got married thirty years ago today. The late Mr Jacqui hasn't been in attendance for the last twelve anniversaries. I was going to my office to write, but #ShadowCat insists we sit outside and have extra snuggly cuddles.

News from my writing desk:
#ShadowCat is washing himself on my lap;
Gentle rain is falling outside;
It's a bit cool, but pleasant;
Tui and other birds are singing;
Piwakawaka are squeaking;
Somewhere across the reserve, a little dog is barking;
I'm about to edit the chapter I wrote yesterday;
Then, I'll start writing the penultimate chapter of the #GhostAssassinsOfBijou five novella collection;
All is well!

It's #Caturday and warm enough for #ShadowCat to consider taking a dip in the pool.

@craftygardennz This one cost $149 from M10, there are smaller models that I'm sure would work! My last one was wrecked by the claws of #ShadowCat otherwise it would've lasted more than the 2 years I got out of it.

Enjoyed a lovely long sleep in this morning followed by a hearty brunch. Outside, there is steady gentle rain and no wind. Birds are chirping and #ShadowCat is back on his deckchair snoozling. I'm now in my office about to start today's writing session.

I heard a thump outside and found #ShadowCat looking upset because he'd fallen off the deckchair he was sleeping on. He followed me back into the office. He then buggered up his jump onto my desk - but managed to grab the edge of my laptop and a pile of folders. My quick reactions saved a cat-astrophe (snort giggle).
It's 32 deg C and I have a living furry hot thing on my lap. How am I supposed to work under these conditions???

I bought a replacement seasonal pool for the one #ShadowCat destroyed last year. Soft sides, 3m x 1m, with an inflatable ring. The big question is...do I set it up on the patio again and cope with the slight slope OR do I wreck the lawn and set it up on the flat?

Attack of the #ShadowCat!

A micro-second earlier, he was rolling on his back and being all cute.

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I've lived in this house for over 5 years. #ShadowCat just emerged from the wardrobe in one of the spare bedrooms with this little toy car. I have questions!
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This morning's quick glance at the news headlines left me a bit paralysed. I drank my coffee, ate my breakfast and cuddled with #ShadowCat.
Then it occurred to me, that I'm a storyteller and words have power. So I'm now at my desk and #AmWriting.
I have a voice and I will use it. It's my obligation as a human to do my part...and my part is to tell stories of resistance that offer hope in dark times.
Today, my writing is an act of rebellion.

One of the most horrific sounds I can wake up to is #ShadowCat vomiting on the bed beside me.
This morning's effort was followed by a quick scramble out of bed, some gagging, much cursing, and an unscheduled washing of the sheets.
We then wrestled over his flea treatment...so now the house is filled with an atmosphere of absolute indignation.
Cats. Such a joy.

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