Mischief Monday - The First Styx Adventure

 It is hard to believe, sitting where we are now, that Styx ever had problems adjusting to this house.

The first day we had the Rivers, we let them out in the laundry room. Turns out, there are two problems in the laundry room we didn't consider (as our old cats were old, and knew us). 

The first, is that the box that was built for the washer and dryer (they need to be raised in our house so the plumbing works), had an entry point at one end. While Tigris came in and out the first day, Styx did not. After 24 hours of knowing he wasn't coming out or eating or drinking, we spent the 2 hours needed to take this apart. The builders of this house had gone crazy with the screws, perhaps hoping to tile it one day. Some of the screws were stripped etc. etc. I am sure the Rivers were terrified as we took it apart (we only put 4 screws in it when we put it back and we added some wood to block the end so they couldn't get under it).

The Man taking the box apart

The good about this, is that we were able to give this area a good cleaning

The second thing, was the ceiling in the laundry room is not finished. As soon as we lifted the lid, Styx, climbed the wall and went into the ceiling. 

After a few hours, he came out to where we could see and reach him, and using a ladder the Man was able to pull him down.

Later he appeared on this ledge

After that we moved all the cat stuff to the guest room. 

Tomorrow we will tell you about his second adventure. 

Styx - the Trouble Maker

Happy Easter

 Wishing all those who celebrate, a Happy Easter!

We celebrate the cats first hat tax!

Zaphod

Styx (left) and Tigris (right)

Tigris

Styx

A Dispatch from Tigris

 Dear pals,

It has been 5 days since I came to my new home and so far, I my only complaint is that they are not just giving me softy all the time. 

I am curious but cautious. I would rather not be right near the dog, but I am not scared of him. I almost didn't end up in this house because my file said I didn't like dogs.  T

I like to be pet, and am slowly exploring the laps. 

I am the easy cat.

Next week, we will fill you all in on the havoc my brother has caused. 

your new pal, Tigris

Wordless Wednesday - In the Bush with Lady

 

When Will The Snow Be Gone - Check In

 Hi pals,

Let's look back a few weeks. Here is my yard on March 22.

Lots and lots of snow.

Here is my yard now.

A lot less snow, but still snow. Didn't help we got a couple inches last week. Sorry Nelly and Phenny and Duke, you didn't win the contest this year. Thanks for playing.

Will the snow be gone in the next few days so John or Murphy might have the right guess?

Stay tuned.

your pal Phod who is missing the snow

Mischief Monday - The Rivers - by Phod

 Dear pals,

Lady and Man went out on Saturday and I had a very good nap. When they got home, they took me outside and introduced me to the Rivers. 

Are you my new siblings?

Lady says after a crazy day where everyone was out adopting animals, they found these two cats who are now called Tigris (female, formally Lilo, about 3) and Styx (male, formally Stitch and about 4).  They came from the local SPCA.

Tigris - her picture from the SPCA as she won't stay still enough for Lady to take a new one

Styx - who is feeling very overwhelmed with the change.

At the time of writing this, they hadn't been with us for a full day. Tigris has been out and about and exploring. She explored a lot in the night, knocking things over, turning on the TV. Styx has found a hiding place that the people can't get to without making it a construction project. (Lady and Man didn't know it was open at one end). At any rate, he did stick his head out at Lady so she knows he is all right.  She will give him a day or so before taking it apart, taking him out and then fixing it so he can't hide there. 

Can you see the little face peaking up?

I feel there is going to be a lot of mischief in our lives!

Tomorrow, I will do a snow check in.

your pal, who now has cats again after 10 years, Zaphod

Wordless Wednesday - Treat