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Posted by: leejaye Jun 26 2011, 11:35 PM

Well I didn't think i would be writing a post like this for months, but on Saturday morning we welcomed a little ginger and white boy cat with big floppy feet into our family and lives. He was the last kitten in the pet shop again and i foolishly agreed to have a cuddle - he started purring his head off, threw his head back on my shoulder, looked up at me and went to sleep purring. I gave him back and walked away quite confused about what i was feeling and what i should do, my mum settled it by buying him for me and while I have been having intermittent guilt episodes (am i being fair to mischief, am i being fair to him? I go round in circles. I had also intended to get a rescue cat when i thought i was ready, mum argued that pet shop animals need rescuing too), I'm so glad she did buy him - he is so quickly wriggling his kitten way into my heart!
I've named him Purszival because he purrs whenever you pick him up, so loud you can hear him across the room! He is nothing like my Mischief girl, which is good, because I wasn't looking to replace her -I never could anyway, but i was lonely without a cat child, I think my Mischief would know this.
Purszi and I are still getting to know each other, but he already has his own very definite personality, bit of a rough and tumble crazy boy when he's awake but so cute when he's asleep (he does this thing where he crosses his front paws over his face in his sleep!). Oddly he has done a few things already that were peculiar to Mischief - yesterday he marched into the bedroom, ignored his water dish (and he knew it was there), got on the bedside table and drank my glass of water, just like he knew all about it - this was one of Mischief's favourite things, even if i got a new glass for myself she would drink the new one, seems she told Purszi cos he did that too. He also likes standing on my shoulder while I walk around which was her favourite perch when she was little. I hope she is here teaching him, I will never forget her and never stop loving her or missing her but I realised something this morning - I think that I can love both of them without diminishing my love for either, I'm just hanging onto that thought.
Wish us and the furniture luck (he really is a crazy boy, tearing along the back of the lounge)! I've attached some pictures of him in his cute sleeping pose!

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Jun 27 2011, 09:57 AM

Awwwww..leejaye, Purszival is so pretty and cute the way he is laying. No you are not replacing Mischief, you are just adding another furbaby to love. I bet Mischief guided you to this sweet furbaby. I agree pet shop furbabies need rescuing too.

leejaye, thank you for sharing the cute pics of Purszival. I wish you much happiness with your new furbaby. I know you have lots of love to give to Mischief's Sweet Living Spirit and to Purszival.

God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: kaylasmom Jun 27 2011, 12:28 PM

Hi leejaye,
Congrats on your baby boy! He's soooo cute! I bet he keeps you guys on your toes when he's awake. The beautiful thing about the human heart is its elasticity. As much love as you give out it can always hold more. I'm sure Mischief is looking down on you guys and laughing her tail off at her baby brother's antics. We had almost decided to get another baby but hubby fractured his heel last week and will be laid up most of the summer. Probably not a good idea to have a kitten tearing around the house until he's back on both feet. Besides, TyTy is enjoying being solo cat, Kay had such a strong personality that the poor boy was quite overshadowed when she was around.

May you, your partner and Purzs (hope I spelled it right, love the name) have a wonderful future together. Please keep us updated if you want.

Shelby (Kaylasmom)

Posted by: moon_beam Jun 27 2011, 03:53 PM

Hi, Leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing. Congratulations on your new lifetime companion Purszival. He is so o o adorable, and I'm so very happy that you know that you can DEFINITELY love this little new little life and always love your precious Mischief. It's NOT a choice of either / or: it's a matter of embracing each and every furchild into their own special place in our hearts and home. Please know that your precious Mischief is doing her "happy dance" with the angels seeing you happy with your precious little Purszival.

Leejaye, it is my sincerest hope and prayer that you and your precious little boy will have a long, happy, and healthy earthly journey together. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: Ollie's Mama Jun 28 2011, 02:51 AM

Hi, leejaye! Congratulations on your beautiful Purszival! What a cutie - just look at that adorable patterned tummy! : )

I'm so happy for you! Like everyone said, there is definitely enough love to go around - I know you have a really big heart, so there's plenty of room in there for both Mischief and Purszival. : ) Congratulations again! : )

Love,
Terri

Posted by: Abby's Mom Jun 28 2011, 07:27 PM

Leejaye what a precious little bundle of kitty cuteness! Purzi is adorable! I'm so happy for you and I know that Mischief is smiling down on you and her new baby brother-

I also recently took a leap of faith and adopted/rescued a beautiful new baby furbaby named Bailey (JRT mix). She's not like my Abby either and that's okay because there will never be another. But Bailey is her own doggie and has already got me wrapped around her little paw LOL-

Congratulations! I hope that you and Purzi enjoy one another and have all the happiness that you both deserve.

Blessings to you both,
Abby and Bailey's Mom

Posted by: leejaye Jun 28 2011, 08:11 PM

Hi Everyone, thanks for your kind comments about Purszi, he is definitely a cutie! I'm still a little worried that i got him too soon, I don't want him to feel the sadness in my heart for Missy and think I don't love him properly. What do you guys think?

Posted by: leejaye Jun 28 2011, 11:01 PM

Forgot to tell you, we had our vet check yesterday and purszi is a 100% healthy kitty (apart from the 2 free fleas the pet shop gave us)! I was a little worried cos he was from a pet shop, the vet told me these little guys are often not as healthy as rescue cats (!), so we go back next week for vaccinations - bet Purszi is braver than i am! Thanks again for all your support and big purrs from Purszi!

Posted by: moon_beam Jun 30 2011, 04:21 PM

Hi, Leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious little Purzi are doing. There is no doubt in my mind that you love little Purzi with all your heart and for who he is. But he also knows there is an "empty place" in your heart, - - a place he knows he will never be able to fill - - and he is doing his best to comfort you to let you know it's okay. He wants you to know that he's not there to "replace" your precious Mischief - - he only wants to be a part of your life in his own special way. So, please relax, dear Leejaye, and just enjoy your new beloved lifetime companion - - as your precious Mischief so very much wants you to.

And thank you so much for letting us know that his check up went so well. I am so thrilled that he got a good health report from his doctor, and I hope and pray you both will enjoy a long and happy and healthy lifetime journey together. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, Leejaye, and look forward to knowing how you are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: ChrisL Jul 2 2011, 02:36 AM

Those pictures of Purszival have been making me feel all gooey inside. Thanks for sharing, and it is great to know he is in good health.
It gives me hope that before too long I may welcome a new kitten into my life as well.

Thanks.

Posted by: leejaye Jul 2 2011, 04:50 AM

Hey ChrisL, Purszi just does all this super cute stuff when he's asleep, when he's awake he goes at a million miles an hour - so i tend to get pics like the 2nd one below...i really didn't think there was hope beyond my girl, i was lucky enough to have her for 17 yrs, we were part of each other, so anything else was inconcievable in those first weeks, but i met this little guy and he's making a place in my life and heart and we're getting there, I still think of Mischief everyday, but then Purszi will come and purr all over me and beg for a game, it really helps...hope you like the pics, give Loki his favourite pat for me

Posted by: moon_beam Jul 3 2011, 11:42 AM

Hi, Leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszi are doing. And thank for the WONDERFUL pictures of your little boy. He is a real sweetheart. Have no doubt in your heart and mind that your beloved Mischief is so very happy that you and little Purszi have joined your lives together.

I hope today and this weekend is being kind to you and little Purszi. Thank you again so very much for sharing with us how things are going for you both. Please know you and little Purszi are in my thoughts and prayers, Leejaye, and I look forward to knowing how your'e doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Jul 26 2011, 10:32 PM

A quick Purszi update: Purszival has settled in really well and steals a bit more of my heart every day, his determined little boy personality is really coming out! He's already had an action packed week - we have been going for walks in the garden (with his harness on, which he is really good with actually, and loves the garden) and he found out about bees the hard way! Thank goodness he is not allergic and he got stung on the paw (not mouth), but his paw puffed up to twice it's normal size (he already has big floppy feet!) and he wouldn't let me put ice on it, trip to the vet...anyway, he seems to much prefer toys i make for him - scrunched up balls of paper, bits of string with something tied on the end, and this cardboard box he found, i cut a couple of holes in it, kitten heaven! I thought i would post these pictures of him enjoying his box, hope they make you smile , Leejaye

Posted by: ChrisL Jul 27 2011, 03:15 AM

MUST

RESIST

KITTEN...

Seriously though, that last picture. I didn't know it was possible to be that goofy and handsome at the same time.

Peace,
Chris

Posted by: moon_beam Jul 27 2011, 04:22 PM

Hi, Leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are dong. And thank you so much for sharing these absolutely wonderful pictures of your boy at play. WONDERFUL pictures, and blessed memories.

I hope today is being kind to you and precious Purszival. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Jul 27 2011, 05:56 PM

Hi leejaye.....Those pics of Purszi are soooooo cute. That is one cute cat playhouse you made. He is such a sweet cat and I'm glad he is settling in well. I hope his little foot gets better.

Thank you for sharing your new beginning with us leejaye.

God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Jul 28 2011, 12:30 AM

Hi ChrisL - Resistance is futile!! And you have summed up the essence of Purszi - impossibly handsome and goofy at the same time! An interesting combination!
Thanks Moon-beam for your kind words, I didn't have a camera when Mischief was small, but my mother bought me a digital camera for Christmas so I'm really making use of it with Purszi in his kittenhood! Please give Noah a snuggle for me
Hi LoveMyMickey, I'm so glad you liked the pics, I think he's a cutie but I am undeniably biased! His paw is back to normal size (big - I can't believe the size of his feet, I wonder how big he will grow?) but he tried to mess with another bee today - we went inside straight away!!
Hope life is nice to all of you today (tonight?), Leejaye (and a loudly purring Purszival)

Posted by: leejaye Jul 28 2011, 12:46 AM

Forgot to say I asked LS Support to move this thread to where I should have put it in the first place, I felt kind of uncomfortable posting when people come to the Death and Dying forum with such damaged hearts, at the same time I kind of wanted to show that life could eventually go on...I suspect that if Mum hadn't bought Purszi for me I would still be depressed as hell, I don't think there was ever going to be a time when I felt "ready" for another cat child... not that it has been easy, for the first week I was consumed by guilt, I knew I had enough love for Mischief and Purszi but kind of felt like I was doing them both a disservice - I had a big talk with Purszival and explained he was definitely not a replacement cat and was a special little guy in his own right, things have been slowly slipping into place ever since, I miss my girl but life moves steadily onwards and I have no choice but to go with it, I'm just lucky I found my Purszival to walk (leap crazily!) with me.

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Jul 28 2011, 06:28 PM

Hi leejaye...Thank you again for sharing your beautiful Purszi story and pictures with us. I'm glad his foot got okay. I had to laugh as I read again about the 2 free fleas you got with him. I hope you have many many happy and fun years with your leaping Purzsi.

"Purszival...You better stay away from those bees."

Hugs,
LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Aug 3 2011, 11:33 PM

Another Purszi update: We are staying at my mum's place this week - to date Purszi has fallen in the pond (So did Mischief, and my mum's dog - i think it must be a rite of passage at Grandma's house!) and made one new friend, a 2 yr old West Highland Terrier who had a dreadful hatred of cats before he met Purszi (actually I think it was just that he hadn't met one properly, he's so boisterous we used to keep him away from Mischief). After lots of initial growling and barking on Bandit's behalf (and massive amounts of bravery on Purszi's) he decided that this strange furry thing was good to play with - they started off with what looked like hide and seek, then Purszi's favourite "chase me, chase me!"... Bandit is amazingly patient with Purszi climbing on him, biting him, trying to steal his biscuits and generally bothering him, he just looks kind of bemused by it all and is astonishingly gentle with Purszi. This afternoon they are sleeping in the sun together on mum's bed, I wish I had the camera here...I have a photo of bandit on my computer so will attach that, have a good day everyone!

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Aug 4 2011, 11:48 AM

Hi leejaye....Awwww..Bandit is so cute. I love the little Westies. There is a dog food commercial on TV that shows a Westie and he is so cute.

That is so cute, Bandit and Purszi playing together and taking a nap together. Bandit knows Purszi is special. ( Of course Mischief was and always will be special too.) Your visits will be more enjoyable with the furbabies having fun.

Leejaye, I hope you are feeling better each day and remember you and family are in my thoughts and prayers.....Enjoy your visit...

God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 4 2011, 01:58 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. Sounds like he's settling in quite nicely to his grandmother's home - - I'm chuckling about his "baptism" in the pond. So glad he has made buddies with Bandit, too. Ah yes - - where are the cameras when we have that "Kodak moment"??? Even though we don't always have a filament photograph to "capture" the moment - - our hearts are always taking "pictures" to treasure and these pictures never fade with time. It's true "a picture paints a thousand words,", but I assure you, leejaye, that the words you share with us in describing your precious Purszival speak volumes.

I hope today is being kind to you and your precious Purszival. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, Leejaye, and I look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Aug 5 2011, 03:14 AM

Thanks Moon_Beam and LoveMyMickey, I think we have the same dog food ad here - that's where Mum saw them! I am so so happy that they are friends, I didn't think it would happen the first few days... we always had at least one dog and cat when i was growing up (sometimes 2 cats, 1 dog; 2 dogs, 1 cat; etc, I don't know how people live without a furry soul) and they were all great mates - I have one memory of my brother's german Shepherd cross licking my small black cat all over the head - she just sat there patiently and returned the favour...I love those moments! Purszival seems to have a great love of water - he gets in the kitchen and bathroom sink, tries to get in if I'm washing up and i was hosing today and he was chasing the water - so I guess his swim wasn't so bad, I'll have to keep an eye out that he doesn't go in voluntarily!!! Again thankyou both so much, I guess it's Friday morning there - hope you both have a great end of week, favourite pats to Noah again please Moon_Beam, and hugs to you both Leejaye PS Purszi and Bandit are sleeping but they'd send purrs and licks if they were awake!

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 6 2011, 12:44 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. I'm smiling at your account of his enoying the water. My number one kitty son, Eli, was a "water sports" kitty, too. He would get into the shower with me, and - - then there was the water line to the refrigerator that he LOVED to bite through and watch the water spring out of the holes and - - then play in the pools of water on the floor. He did this several times before I was able to get some PVC tubing to run the water line through to hook up to the refrigerator - - and then block off access to the back of the refrigerator with boards. I hope your little Purszival by-passes this "sport."

I hope today is treating you and your little boy kindly, and that you will have a wonderful joy-filled weekend. My Noah and I are enjoying many snuggle cuddles today - - I'm just being lazy today. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Aug 6 2011, 07:44 PM

Thanks Moon_Beam, I've never met a cat who liked water like this! Your Eli's antics gave me a giggle, it sounds very similar to Purszival, just this morning he tried to get in the shower with me! Hope you had the loveliest of lazy days with Noah, please give him a snuggle for me!! Leejaye

Posted by: leejaye Aug 22 2011, 10:57 PM

I had forgotten how sweet falling in love can be - Mr Purszival has really given me the gift of remembering this feeling, he's been with me a while now, but we looked at each other this morning and my heart just bubbled with happiness, a true moment of joy, and I really knew we belong to each other now. I think my Mischief has been helping us again, Purszi is not a very snuggly cat (being a boy and young I guess) but the last few times he has come for a cuddle I swear I have heard the faint jingle of Mischief's bell. It can't be Purszi's bell, Purszi isn't wearing a collar this week, he keeps taking them off and gouged his little face last time he decided to get naked, I'm keeping him inside until his face heals a bit - does anyone have any tips for keeping his collar on him? He's microchipped and outdoors under supervision only but I prefer him to wear a collar with my phone no and his name on it in case he does somehow manage to escape, I have never had this problem with my other cats! I'll have to post some photos next time, I can't believe how quickly my boy is growing!

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 23 2011, 10:03 PM

"I had forgotten how sweet falling in love can be - Mr Purszival has really given me the gift of remembering this feeling, he's been with me a while now, but we looked at each other this morning and my heart just bubbled with happiness, a true moment of joy, and I really knew we belong to each other now."


Hi, Leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. I am so very, very happy for you and your sweet boy - - that you know you both are now one in heart and spirit.

About the collar, I know all too well with my number one kitty son Eli how creative your Purszival can be wriggling out of his collar. It is very frustrating, indeed. If you haven't already done so, you might try changing the type of collar, and just be insistent that he get used to the fact that he's going to wear a collar. It took a good couple of years for my Eli to "resign" himself to the fact that his collar was for wearing - - not for wriggling out of. It was truly a "battle of the wills" - - and I had to let him know that this was one battle I intended on winning. I hope your sweet boy's face heals quickly.

I look forward to sharing your pictures of your precious Purszival. They do grow so quickly, don't they? I look at my precious Noah and can't believe he's 8 years old already. It seems like just yesterday both he and his baby sister were little tykes. I hope you and your little boy have a very peaceful evening, my friend, and look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Aug 24 2011, 05:51 PM

Hi Leejaye....That is so sweet what you said about falling in love with Purszi. I'm so happy that you found such a sweet furbaby and that he is bonding with you. I'm sure, too, that Mischief had a paw in finding Purszi for you.....I am so sorry about his little face. I don't know how you could keep his collar on.......I would love to see some more pics of Purszi. I was thinking about that the other day.
I hope you and Purszi have a long and happy life together.....I know Mischief is up there smiling and watching out for you......

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Aug 24 2011, 06:15 PM

Dear moon_beam and LoveMyMickey, Thankyou so much for your kind replies - well, we tried the break apart collar last night and it was gone by morning, he's hidden it somewhere, I can't find it!! We are going back to trying one with an elastic insert (which he chewed through last time), we'll see how long it stays on for!! His little face is healing ok - oh and he's getting his grown up teeth, I found a tiny kitten tooth on my hand the other day when we were playing - I kept it! Apparently they usually swallow them, I've never found one before...I'll get some more pics of him, he's such good smile value I should share it around!! Take care Leejaye

Posted by: leejaye Aug 24 2011, 08:55 PM

Hi all, I sent home for my camera and thought I'd post these pics - Purszi, like all cats, just loves getting in things - buckets, boxes, bags, and this pot...hope they give you a smile Leejaye PS We managed to keep the collar on so far!

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Aug 26 2011, 05:41 PM

Hi Leejaye....Awwwww..Mr. Purszi is soooooo cute. And so smart too, hiding his collar. I hope he keeps this one on and I'm glad his little face is doing better.
I can see how you fell in love with that cutie pie.....Thank you for the smile, Leejaye.

Hugs to you and Purszi,

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Aug 26 2011, 10:34 PM

Hey LoveMyMickey, No sign of that collar yet, but the new one is staying on so far, he's only tried to chew the elastic once...if I've done it right this is a link to a video I took of Purszi the first night he was with me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7f2eMc2_Qw, hope you like it!! Leejaye PS The video quality isn't the best but Purszi is still super cute!

Posted by: Peggy's Human Aug 27 2011, 12:52 AM

Dear leejaye,

What a cutie he is!! Thanks so much for sharing the stories you two already have in your time together. He's only the 3rd cat I've ever heard of who loves water, gotta love that in a cat! Your pics are wonderful, he looks like a llittle scamp and I'm betting he's a lot of fun to play and cuddle with. I am thrilled you're well and appear happy. You're a very sweet person and I'm so glad to know you have a new furry family member. Isn't it funny how often what we feel will be 'the appropriate time', so rarely turns out to be the 'appropriate time' the universe decides upon? LOL

Big hug to you and Purszi!

Peggy

P.S. I LOVE his name!

Posted by: leejaye Aug 27 2011, 01:12 AM

Dear Peggy's Human, Thankyou so very much for your kind comments - my Mr Purszival is a big bagful of smiles, I'm glad you enjoyed our pics and stories...I still cry for my Mischief girl but this little guy is so definitely himself and so full of kitten love, I finally know I can love him and Mischief...You were so compassionate when I lost Mischief, I just wanted to thank you again and send wishes for sunshine in your world, sending you some huge hugs Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 27 2011, 11:01 AM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so very, very much for sharing these wonderful pictures of your precious Purszival with us - - and the wonderful video. What treasures these pictures and videos are of your precious little boy.

Hopefully perseverence will rule about the collar. You know about my Eli and his collar antics. Both my Noah and Abbygayle, too, did not take kindly to collars at first. They would scratch at them and try to pull them off as well, but not successfully, thank goodness. So, eventually they "resigned" themselves to their collar, and hopefully your precious Purszival will do the same.

Thank you again, my friend, for sharing your precious Purszival with us. He is soo o o o adorable, and you are so blessed to have him with you. I hope today is being kind to you both, please know you and your little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Aug 27 2011, 10:58 PM

Thank you so much lovely moon_beam, That little boy of mine is a pure gift - I'm glad you enjoyed his video and pics! The collar is still on!! Although there has been some attempted chewing at the elastic I'm hoping that resignation will soon set in!! The longer tether line is a great idea and means I can get some gardening done when we are outside but also make sure he doesn't escape into the bush (there is a bushland reserve just across the driveway), which he seems quite curious about - Mischief and I lived in another house that backed onto bushland, she wasn't an outdoor cat at all at that time, so the day she disappeared only to reappear at the bottom of a cliff (which I had to climb down to get her) has stuck hard in the terrified bit of my memory and I really don't want to visit that feeling again! I've been trying to tell him that there are all sorts of dangers a kitten couldn't even begin to guess at so he needs to listen to his mother while he learns, not sure if he's listening, he gives me a look and wriggles away when the topic comes up!! Hope you and Noah have a lovely Sunday and that the weather stays away from you!! Take care Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 28 2011, 10:51 AM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. Your precious little boy is still checking out his world, and of course to him it's living in a big adventure. Since he already knows you will protect him from harm, he feels he can trust EVERYTHING, and of course - - that you are being "overly protective" by limiting his access (Sound familiar - - the typical battle cry of youth). So you just keep on telling him that mommy knows best. I assure you eventually he will come to understand this, and love you all the more for it.

I know you are going to enjoy having your little boy outside with you while you're working in the garden. I always enjoyed my furkids' company while I was raking leaves. And they always enjoyed walking through the piles of leaves, scampering through them, scattering them every which way. There's just something about a pile of leaves that is so attractive to play time. Noah has transitioned to an indoor kitty now by his own decision primarily.

I hope today will be a very pleasant one for you and your precious Purszival. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Aug 30 2011, 06:21 PM

Hi Leejaye...Sorry I am just now getting around to looking at the video. Been taking a break from the board.......Little Purszi is sooooo cute running around and playing. I like the way the one video ended, Purszi was saying, "you stop that!"

Thank you, Leejaye, for sharing the pics and video with us. I am so happy for you that you found such a sweetheart. I hope you and Purszi have a long and healthy life together.

I'm always thinking of Angel Mischief....Hugs.

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Aug 30 2011, 07:11 PM

Dear moon_beam and LoveMyMickey, Thankyou both so much for you kindness, you both make an immense difference to my world, Mr Purszival sends you enormous purrs!! I told him last week that he needed to use his little voice more to tell me what he wanted - he has the tiniest little meow but he has been using it plenty since I told him that, becoming a bit demanding in fact!! He's using it right now to tell me that it's outside time so I better go and see to him, thinking of you both and sending hugs Leejaye PS The collar is still on!!!

Posted by: moon_beam Aug 30 2011, 08:12 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. So glad the collar is still on!!! Perhaps this is the ONE!!! I hope you and your precious boy are having a wonderful evening, and that each day is filled with many happy memories. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 7 2011, 12:29 AM

Hi moon_beam, Aaagh! The battle of the collar is lost! I got up this morning and not only no collar but another gouge on his face - I think he chewed on the collar and the plastic edge has scraped him, I felt the edge of the collar and it's quite rigid so I could see how it might have injured him. So that collar is in the bin, we are going back to the fabric break apart and I've decided to take it off him at bed time, since he seems to have these collar battles during the night...also, he is booked for THAT operation tomorrow, he has tried to have his way variously with my arm and Bandit (who stands completely still with the most confused look on his face when this hapens!), my little boy is growing up! Sob! So quickly! He has also been getting a bit rough with his play, so maybe the op. will calm that down a bit too...anyway, wish us luck!Hope all is right in your world my friend, sending snuggles to Noah, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 7 2011, 04:38 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. So sorry that the "battle of the collar" continues. Sounds like a good idea to try removing it at night - - perhaps in time he will come to accept wearing it all the time. Part of any relationship is "compromise" - - and if your precious Purszival sees that you're willing to "give a little" then perhaps in time he'll "condescend" to wearing the collar all the time. Our feline furkids do tend to have an "independent" mind.

Not sure by the timing of your post if it is today, September 7, or "tomorrow" (September 8) that your Purszival is having his "manhood" surgery, but whichever day is the procedure I truly hope and pray that all goes well, and his recuperation is uneventful. Please do let us know how things go. And yes, this procedure should eliminate some of the "inappropriate" advances, much to Bandit's relief.

Hope life is treating you and your precious Purszival kindly. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and am looking forward to knowing how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 7 2011, 07:06 PM

Hi moon_beam, It's the morning of the 8th here and I dropped Mr Purszival off early for his operation - I can pick him up at 3 this afternoon. I know this is a really standard operation but a little bit of my brain didn't want to drop him off for it, I trust our vet implicitly, so I don't know where this feeling is coming from...just a bit of mum paranoia I think! I'll post again when I pick him up. Feline furkids definitely have very independent minds! This is part of the reason I've always loved cats in particular -I love all animals, but I've always been a cat girl! Thanks for taking the time again to catch up with me and Purszi, we really appreciate it! Snuggles to Noah and a huge hug for you Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 7 2011, 08:35 PM

Hi, leejaye, it's always stressful when our furkids are undergoing medical procedures. This is another testimony to how much we love them - - how deeply we love them and want to protect them - - not wanting them to be in pain for any reason - - wondering if a part of them is afraid and not being able to be there to reassure them. You and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and am looking forward to sharing your news that all is well.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 8 2011, 12:06 AM

Dear moon_beam, You always manage to articulate the thoughts behind the thought - thankyou!! I picked Mr Pursz up earlier than i thought, he's a little groggy but otherwise fine - I took him to see Bandit when we got back to mum's (Bandit seemed worried all the time Purszi was away at the vets! I don't know what he will do when we eventually go home...) and he wanted a game!! Sadly I had to tell them both "No", the vet recommended Purszi have a couple of days of Quiet Time while the little wounds heal...I hadn't thought about the mechanics of the operation and was forgetting the procedure is simpler than with girl cats (duh, of course), I was remembering Mischief's recovery from that operation, she was miserable, Purszi seems like he will bounce back pretty quickly...well, I'm off to spoil him some and see if he'll tolerate a longer snuggle while he is still a bit sleepy!! (He's such a little boy, not too keen on that mushy stuff!) Hope you had a pleasant evening with Noah and that tomorrow is a good day for you, hugs and purrs from Leejaye and Purszival

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 8 2011, 05:42 PM

Hi, Leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how Purszival did with his surgery. I know you will be keeping a close eye on your precious Purszival during his recuperation. Be sure to keep watch for any swelling. Will he need any stitches removed next week?

Yes, I do so relate to your Purszival's being "not too keen on that mushy stuff!" My Noah will only allow a certain amount of "mommy mushy stuff" too. There are times when I wish I could pick him up in my arms and hold him when he's sleeping, but I know moving him would only wake him up and then the "mood" would be lost. So, I'm thankful for the moments he "permits" me to hold him.

I hope today is being kind to you and your precious Purszival. Again, I am so o o o o glad to know that he is home now and well into his recovery. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers. Please give your precious Purszival a hug from "auntie moon_beam", and I am looking forward to knowing how you both are doing whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 8 2011, 07:13 PM

Hi moon_beam, Mr Purszival looks pretty good this morning, no swelling or anything - i had to use some wound guard spray (a bitter licking deterrent) because he was trying to lick the wounds, I hope it didn't sting, he gave me a horrified look and ran away, although i was squirting a somewhat personal place, poor boy...no stitches to have out, so I just have to try to get him to relax and rest - a challenge!! I jokingly told him he shouldn't look so cute then I wouldn't want to cuddle him - he wriggled away, like you, I am so grateful for the snuggly moments he chooses to share, I'll pick my moment and give him his hug from Auntie Moon_beam! Hope you and Noah are having a lovely evening, take care my friend, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 8 2011, 09:53 PM

Hi, Leejaye, thought I'd stop by before shutting down this gizmo for the night - - it's 10:43 p.m., and tomorrow morning 6 a.m. will come around very quickly - - when it's time to begin the process of going to work another day. Thank goodness tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

So glad your Mr. Purszival is doing well - - no swelling. When I have had to assist my furkids with their "personals" I have always told them that I was really not getting "fresh" with them - - but that mommy sometimes needs to "assist" in their "delicate" areas. Yeah - - good luck on getting him to rest and relax!! Your sweet precious boy is so blessed to have you for his Forever Mom.

I hope you and your Mr. Purszival are having a very peaceful and blissful evening, and that your day tomorrow will be filled with many wonderful and delightful moments. Please know you and your little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 9 2011, 01:34 AM

Hi moon_beam, 6am is an unpleasant hour - well, when it's followed with a day at work it is...hope you got a good sleep and Friday flys for you...Purszi has been yelling to go and play with Bandit so we had a supervised visit which ended when Bandit wanted to check out Purszi's wounds, mmm, so much for relax and rest!! Apart from being bored, Pursz is really doing quite well - the weather (which has been absolutley beautiful) turned cold and wet today, so it's a good day to keep him in anyway. He went outside before, I think it was the first time he has walked on wet ground, he was flicking each paw as it touched the ground, quite a funny dance!! Anyway my friend, hope your Friday is fantastic, snuggles to Noah and hugs from me Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 9 2011, 04:01 PM

Hi, leejaye, it is now Friday evening here in Virginia, and it is the BEST time of the day for me because I am home with my precious little Noah for the weekend. I live for Friday evenings Monday through Friday.

So glad to know that your precious Purszival is doing well today. Yeah, most kitty kids - - no matter how big they are - -generally do not like getting their feet wet - - although there are a few exceptions to that like my Eli. For them it must be like it is for us when our shoes get wet in the rain - - walking on sloshy paws doesn't really sound appealing, does it?

I hope you and your precious Mr. Purszival will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, and a wonderful weekend whatever you do. Please know you and your little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and am looking forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 10 2011, 04:05 AM

Hi lovely moon_beam, Thankyou so much for taking some time from the precious hours you have with Noah at the end of the week - after being self employed for some time my circumstances have changed and I'm about to get back on the 9 to 5 treadmill, I have been so very fortunate having so much time with my boy, oh I'm going to miss him, on the other hand I know I will always have money for whatever he needs - like you, I suspect that I will find myself living for the weekend and at least I have the thought of him to get me through the days...I was really surprised at the wet foot flicking because, as I mentioned before, he is such a water kitty - I flicked the hose at him the other day and he came running to stand in the spray! You wouldn't even know that he had been for surgery, he's charging around on those big floppy feet just like usual - I think it will be ok to reunite him with Bandit tomorrow. Our room at mum's is outside the house and as soon as mum lets Bandit out in the morning he comes and knocks on our door (one solid rap) to come and see if Purszi can come out to play, mum suggested that when I start work I bring Purszi over here for the day so the boys don't get lonely, if I can work out the logistics I think this is a good idea, I had been worried about them missing each other when I finally go home...Hope you and Noah have the loveliest weekend hanging out together and relaxing before you have to face another week, sending huge hugs for both of you, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 10 2011, 10:15 AM

Hi, leejaye, I can so relate to what you say about Purszival's reaction to wet feet. Like your precious little boy, my Eli would romp and play in water too, get in the shower with me - - and yet - - when he was outside and it started to rain he would come lickity split into the house because he hated getting WET. Now, will you please tell me what the difference is??????? It made a HUGE difference to him, for sure!!!

I LOVE the idea of your mum doing "kitty day care" with Purszival. That would be totally awesome!!!! Not just for Bandit and Purszival - - but for your mum as well. If not every day, then maybe two days a week - - or whatever your schedule can manage. I hope all goes well with your new job. What job will you be doing?

I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a GRAND day with your mum and Bandit. Please know each of you are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and am looking forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 10 2011, 07:54 PM

Hi moon_beam, It's sunny again and Bandit and Purszi have been reunited! A good day already!! Mmm, the job - I've returned to my retail roots, nothing special, just a means to an end, I have to admit my main enthusiasm is the prospect of regular reliable income (even if it's not much) and knowing I can take care of Purszi - when the bee stung him I had to borrow money from my mother in law to take him to the vet, my mum paid for his operation,at least I had people who would help but I felt like such a loser and such a bad mum...I'll try to get some pics of the boys playing outside today and post them this afternoon! Hope you had a lovely evening my friend, snuggles for Noah please, Leejaye

Posted by: leejaye Sep 11 2011, 03:05 AM

Here are some pics from this afternoon - I let Purszi off his lead so he and I and Bandit could play chasings! He discovered the frangipani tree, subsequently I had to climb it to get him out of the top (hardly climbing in this tree, but I don't know how many years it is since I climbed any tree!!) Purszi's favourite hangout to annoy Bandit is the bottom of the water feature in the middle of the pond - for the life of him, Bandit cannot work out how he gets on there and gives him this amazed look whenever he does!! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend, Leejaye

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Sep 11 2011, 12:42 PM

Oh leejaye...The pictures of Bandit and Purszi are sooooo cute! Bandit is looking at Purszi and saying, "where do you get all that energy?"........Purszi in the tree saying, "Mum, come and get me, you're still young."....And Purszi by the water looks like he's saying, "I'm king of this place and don't you forget it!"......Thanks for sharing the pics.

Leejaye, Congratulations on your new job. I hope it all works out well for you. The time with the boys will be even more precious.....You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers.....Thinking of Angel Mischief too...

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 11 2011, 03:35 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. The pictures are WONDERFUL!!! Thank you so o o much for sharing them with us.

I do understand your desire for financial independence and stability, and I hope your new job will bring that to you and your precious Purszival. I hope today is treating you, your precious Purszival, your mum, and Bandit kindly. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, along with all of your family, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 11 2011, 08:39 PM

Hi moon_beam and LoveMyMickey, Glad you liked the photos - how much has Purszi grown??! He's getting the look of a real little cat (rather than kitten) about him. I don't start the job til next week so I'm living it up with my little man as much as I can this week, hopefully the weather stays nice so we can spend every day outside! Thinking of you both and hoping the universe is kind to you, hugs, Leejaye PS moon_beam, a hug for Noah for me?

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 12 2011, 01:48 PM

Hi, leejaye, enjoy this precious time with your precious Purszival. You will cherish it always. Hope today is being kind to you and your little boy. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news. Thank your for the hugs for Noah, and please give your precious little boy a hug from "auntie moon_beam."

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 16 2011, 02:14 AM

Hi moon_beam! Purszi, Bandit and I have pretty much spent the last couple of days outside, the weather has been beautiful - sunny, with the slightest breeze to take the edge off the heat. I had to do an online induction before I start this job, so I took the laptop out to the yard - I didn't get much done! I was too busy watching Purszi pull Ninja Cat Move # 364 - in his efforts to pursue Bandit I'm sure I saw a couple of modified somersaults - forwards and backwards (careful always to land in a defensive position!), some standing leaps with front paws raised, the sideways flying leap with extended front and back paws, and, possibly, a cartwheel. I don't know who gave him the Book of Ninja Cat Moves, but he has obviously studied it thoroughly! He waits until Bandit is distracted, looking at something (anything, Bandit being Bandit) then tears out with one of these crazy moves, gives Bandit a few slaps, then tears off into a hiding spot in a clump of shrubbery - I could watch it all day! You are so right moon_beam, these are precious memories we are making, I have been so fortunate...Well, I hope your Friday speeds by - I will be at a face to face induction course tomorrow (how much induction can a person do??!), Grandma and Bandit will be babysitting Pursz, wish them luck!! Snuggles for Noah please, and a bit of spare Sydney sunshine for you both, leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 16 2011, 07:23 PM

Hi, leejaye, it's always a blessing logging in to share your news. Your precious Purszival is quite the acrobat!! I can envision your Purszival going through all of his "moves" and poor Bandit - - "hey, what - - where did that come from?? Who did that?? Ohhhh -- okay Mr. Purszival - - just you wait - - hey - - that's not fair!!" Watching our furkids is more entertaining that watching the "stuff" on TV.

We could use some Aussie sunshine. We're only in the 60's here - - about 25 degrees cooler than normal, and it's cloudy. Definitely feels like autumn, and next week autumn will officially begin.

I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a very pleasant and blissful evening, and a wonderful weekend. As I give my little Noah his "auntie leejaye" hugs, please give your precious Purszival "auntie moon_beam" hugs. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 17 2011, 06:20 AM

Hey moon_beam, Yet again thanks for taking the time!...Watching those boys is way better than tv! We also have heaps of different birds who visit - the boys and I both enjoy watching them...Poor Purszi, it was his first real day wihtout me, but bandit went to get clipped today, so he didn't have bandit either, apparently my brother played with him until Purszi stalked his feet with serious intent...more induction tomorrow (Sunday, how rude!), I guess Mr Pursz and i have to get used to it, sigh...I know my sunny day pictures of Purszi will get me through, I hope he understands, I have talked to him about the necessity for work...anyway my friend, sending that auntie leejaye cuddle for Noah as always (I got Pursz at a good moment and he liked the one you sent!!), hope you guys stay home in blissful peace this weekend! Leejaye PS The brief bits I saw of outside today were actually hot, you can sure have some of that sunshine!

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 17 2011, 10:07 AM

Hi, leejaye, it is always a blessing sharing your news of you and your precious Purszival. I know how difficult this adjustment is going to be for you and your little boy. Three years after my last surgery on my right leg I had to return to work so that I would be assured of Medicare and Social Security when I become eligible. I can only work part time, but even that was very hard for me to adjust to after enjoying being a "stay at home mom" with my furkids. You and your precious little boy WILL BE okay, my friend. Don't put any pressure on yourself to "do" something unless you're feeling up to it. You are entering a "new dimension of the 'Twilight Zone'" - - so give you and your precious Purszival LOTS of time to adjust to this new chapter in your lives together. I know you treasure this very special time you have with your precious Purszival. With this new chapter in your lives together, the time you share together will be treasured even more so.

I hope the induction training is going well, and that you are finding this "preview" to your new job exciting. When you and Purszival have a moment, please give him a hug from his "auntie moon_beam" as I will be giving my Noah a hug from his "auntie leejaye." Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 18 2011, 06:12 AM

Dear moon_beam, Just a quick note to say thankyou for your kind and wise words, again!! I have tomorrow off before I officially start, my first day is one more day of, you guessed it, induction!! Bandit was with Purszi today, so i didn't worry about him quite as much (although perhaps I should have - those two have a tendency to hatch plots between them - like how to steal my piece of toast off the table, or let the other one out of the room they were secured in... all instances where two animals are guaranteed success, but one might fail in a solo mission) - I will post a proper Purszi update in the next couple of days, until then, my friend, hugs for Noah from his Australian auntie - hugs for you too! Hope the days fly so you can be home with your boy, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 18 2011, 10:26 AM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. Ah yes - - the "plot" - - it is evidence that "two minds are better than one" as the saying goes. BUT it depends on what those "two minds" are up to - - for sure!!! I can just see your precious Purszival and his "partner in crime" Bandit plotting their next escapade together. Now, since our fur kids and fur friends can plan out - - and execute - - their action plans so successfully, it sort of makes us wonder - - or at least makes me wonder -- why I can't be as efficieint!!!

I hope today is being kind to you and your precious Purszival, my friend. Hugs to your little boy and you from "auntie moon_beam" as I give my precious Noah his "auntie leejaye" hugs. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 22 2011, 06:49 AM

Hi moon_beam! Official day 4 of the job tomorrow! It's more good than bad, I'm pleased to say - but the very best thing is coming home to purry Purszival! He's not a cuddly boy (Aww mum, put me down!), but he purrs and purrs and asks for all his favourite pats when I get home - it's the loveliest greeting! My start time is late enough to take him out in the garden on his harness for an hour or so before I leave - we are back where we usually live, he hasn't had Bandit, so I'm trying to make sure he at least gets some outdoor game time (he loves it so much). Hopefully I can work out visits to his dog friend at least once a week! Hope all is well with you and Noah, give him some more cuddles from Auntie Leejaye, and huge hugs to you my friend, Leejaye PS I really think I could learn things if only I could clearly hear the fabulous plots and plans of Purszi and Bandit when they are together!

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 22 2011, 05:16 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. I have been thinking about you and wondering how your job is going so far. So glad to share with you that so far it is going well. Yes, I know all about those squirmmy greetings - - secretly deep down inside they LOVE the mommy mushy stuff. I'm so glad you and your precious little boy still have some garden time together in the morning. That is so very special. Sounds like Purszival is enduring this new routine. As long he has YOU, my friend he can adjust to just about anything. And I do so know what you mean about getting a good education if you could hear the conversations between your precious Purszival and his buddy Bandit. If only we could talk to our furkids in a common language.

Life here is going okay. My Noah is letting me know that it's time for his dinner - - his tummy is an alarm clock for sure. I hope you and your precious little boy will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Hugs to you and your precious Purszival from "auntie moon_beam" at the same time I am giving my precious Noah is "auntie leejaye" hug. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 25 2011, 09:36 AM

Hi, leejaye, just stopping by to say hello to you and your precious Purszival. I hope you have survived the first week into your new job - - and new routine. I hope you and your little boy are having a peaceful weekend together. It's amazing how quickly Monday mornings roll around again to start the "work routine".

Noah is doing well. He's getting a bit perturbed with our "rainy" season at the moment. Although the sun has played "peek-a-boo" through the clouds once in awhile it has been very short-lived. The sunshine may return on a more constant basis come Wednesday or Thursday. With the rain we have been having I will definitely need to fire up the lawnmower again - hopefully for the last time of the "mowing" season. Then I will have the annual raking of the leaves to begin.

Hope you and your precious Purszival are having a very peaceful and pleasant day. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 26 2011, 06:42 AM

Hey moon_beam & Noah, Thanks so much for stopping by to see how we are doing! My roster at the moment gives me sunday and monday off - this sunday i was also meant to do a market stall with a friend who has MS (she bakes, I make jams, etc) - the first sunday in ages that was cold and windy and rainy! we didn't go - too cold for her (and me), and i was so tired (I got up at 5am for the markets before we decided we wouldn't go, and this full time work thing is bigger than I remembered!), poor Mr Pursz wanted to go out but settled for sleeping with me for about 4 hrs in the afternoon! Today the sun was out and we made the most of it on his harness, trotting around the garden, stealing tails fom the tiny little skink lizards, and swatting white cabbage moths...We'll have more time tomorrow morning, I'll try to get some pics...Hope the sun came out for Noah and you so you could get the lawn done and enjoy some out door time before the week starts again, auntie leejaye pats for noah please, hugs for you, i hope your week goes swiftly and smoothly my friend, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 26 2011, 03:20 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. So sorry that your and your friend's market day didn't work out, but it is best not to venture forth when the weather is truly unfriendly. Perhaps next month? Or whenever you can get another booth.

So glad you and your precious little boy are enjoying some garden time today. The clouds continue here with the ongoing threat of rain. But whatever the weather my little Noah somehow seems to find enjoyment hanging out with his mom - - for which I am very blessed.

Hope your day back in the office tomorrow will be a good one. Yeah - - it's definitely a BIG CHANGE to the 9 to 5 routine. Thank you for the gift of your friendship, Leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Hugs to you and your precious little boy from auntie moon_beam, as I give my little Noah his auntie leejaye hugs. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 28 2011, 05:32 AM

Hi moon_beam, Thanks for stopping in! Yep, we'll just try again next month with the markets, at least jams keep! I think Purszi learnt how to bring a ball back to me this evening - he loves to play with scrunched up balls of paper, I just throw them and get the most amazing contortions in an amazingly small space (almost on the spot actually) from him in his efforts to chase and catch it, so far he hasn't got "bring it back" (I've been getting it and bringing it back to him while saying that) - tonight he did it about 10 times before he smelt my dinner coming out of the kitchen, impossible to concentrate on anything else then!! Well, work again tomorrow, hope your day goes speedily so you can get home to your boy (don't forget his auntie leejaye hug!), Leejaye

PS Of course Noah enjoys hanging out with his mum, and you're right - it is a true blessing. Thankyou so much for your friendship.

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 28 2011, 06:27 PM

Hi, leejaye, it is a real treat logging in to catch up on how you and your precious Purszival are doing. I'm smiling at your and Purszival's play time together. This is very special time for you both. Perhaps someday your smart little boy will surprise you with a "bring back"!!

We have finally seen some SUN here again, and it's a nice change from the weeks of cloudy, rainy, foggy brain numbing weather. Today we were in the low 80's. By the time the weekend arrives we will be in temperatures 20 degrees cooler - - but continuing sunshine. So that will be nice.

I hope you and your precious little boy are having a very peaceful and blissful evening. Auntie moon-beam hugs to you and your precious Purszival, as I give Noah auntie leejaye hugs. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Sep 30 2011, 06:36 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, One more day to go in my working week! My Mr Purszival is full of beans tonight, great chasing games, and he still likes to play his version of hide and seek (we both duck behind something, pop up to look, he progressively creeps close enough to leap on me - "Found you!!"), so that's our night tonight! He's chewing on a cardboard box right now - he has some decidedly dog like traits!!! I hope I can get some more pics of him on my weekend, he's growing so quickly and he's so handsome (I think)...I hope your Friday goes quickly, and that the sun stays out for you both, huge hugs for you my friend, and of course auntie leejaye snuggles for Noah (I gave Pursz his Auntie moon_beam hugs at the right moment again and he purred hugely!!), Leejaye PS "Bring it back" is progressing, the thing I love about cats is that it is entirely at their discretion to actually "Bring it back", it's not a taught trick, I really think they choose...

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 30 2011, 06:00 PM

Hi, leejaye, always a blessing checking in to see how things are going for you and your precious Purszival. Aren't games with our furkids so fun???!!!! Sometimes my Noah and I will play "attack" with each other. He will get into a crouching position, and I'll bend over as far as I safely can with my hands arms bent and will do a little two step toward him, and he'll wag his little bottom a bit with his tail swishing back and forth, and then at that right moment we'll both touch each other - - and he'll go scamperng away a distance and then whirl around to see if I'm looking. I agree with you - - "the thing I love about cats is that it is entirely at their discretion".

I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a very peaceful evening and a wonderful weekend. If you do get pictures of your little boy, I would love to see one / them - - if you'd like to post them. My very best regards to you both with hugs to you and your precious little boy, as I give my Noah his auntie leejaye hugs - - which brings a big grin to his face. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Oct 3 2011, 05:44 AM

Hi moon_beam and Noah, Purszi does the wiggle bottom and tail move when he gets ready to stalk - you're right, fur kid games are great! We didn't get to visit Bandit on our weekend - the weather was horrible yesterday (rainy, windy and cold), we slept late and went outside for about 10 minutes to see exactly how horrible it was, trying to convince Purszi he should stay in, I think he was mostly convinced...today was much better and we spent most of the day outside with me following him around on his harness (who's leading who??!) - highlight of the day? He met a blue tongued lizard (these lizards are great for keeping the snails under control and really inoffensive beings!) - I kept his curiousity at bay by shortening his lead!! Hope you and Noah had a lovely weekend break together, give him his special pat please, Purszi sends some big purrs in thanks for snuggles from his faraway Auntie, hugs for you my friend, hope the world is nice to you, leejaye

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Oct 3 2011, 05:36 PM

Hi Leejaye....Oh my, when I saw the bottom pic, I thought it was a huge lizard. Do those lizards bite, I mean other than snails?.......I"m sorry you and Purszi didn't get to visit Bandit. I know Bandit misses you both. I wonder what Bandit would do with one of those lizards. ..........Purszi is so pretty. Years ago my mom had a cat of that color and she would have only one kitten and it would die.....

Leejaye, thanks for sharing the pics of Purszi and the lizard......I'm always thinking of your Angel Mischief. I hope you are doing better in your grief journey.....

Loads of Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Oct 3 2011, 05:46 PM

Hi LoveMyMickey, That's really sad about the cat your Mom had...The blue tongue lizards only bite if you mess with them - usually they run away if they see people, this guy was out enjoying the sunshine and chasing a lady blue tongue (it IS spring!) when Purszi found him, I think Bandit would go nuts if he saw one - bounce and bark all over the place at it!! We miss bandit but should get to visit soon...hope today has smiles in it for you my friend, sending huge hugs, Leejaye PS thinking of our Angel Kids all the time

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 4 2011, 01:12 PM

Hi, leejaye, as always it is a blessing to log in to share your news of how you and your precious Purszival are doing. Thanking you along with LoveMyMickey for the wonderful pictures of your precious little boy. I'm so o o chuckling about your "mighty hunter" versus the lizards. We have wee little lizards here, and each of my kitty furkids LOVED playing with them, and yes, eventually feasting on them. Since Noah does not venture outside anymore he has to wait for them to find their way inside through the tiny crevices - - which sometimes they do - - and then the hunt is on. I hear they taste like chicken, but I wouldn't want to have to know that first hand.

Our weather has turned quite brisk here at night in the 40's, but we have been enjoying wonderful sunny days with temps in the 70's. I love this type of weather and wish we could have it year round. It has been too cool, though, to have the big door open and gated off, but Noah still enjoys stretching out in the sunbeams that come in through the windows.

I hope your week at work is going well for you. Noah and I send our hugs and purrs to you and your precious Purszival, and Noah and I sincerely thank you for your and Purszival's greetings as well. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Oct 6 2011, 03:39 AM

Hi moon_beam and Noah, Purszi loves chasing those tiny lizards too! I've noticed quite a number since he arrived who have lost their tails! I freaked out the other day when we were outside - he turned around with what i thought was a tiny lizard corpse hanging from his mouth, I got him to spit it out and the little lizard took off in to the garden (I hope the lizard realised the narrow escape he had) I praised Purszi for his hunting skills and told him we'd save that lizard for next time (although i really hope he doesn't catch it again - but Purszi is a cat, doing what comes naturally...) Hmm, taste like chicken? I agree, let's not find out for ourselves!! I'm so glad you guys are enjoying some nice weather with some sun for Noah to stretch out in, I don't think I've seen other animals enjoy a patch of sunshine quite like a cat...Halfway through the working week today so it's all downhill to slide to our weekend and two days of freedom with my boy - I hope the rest of your week flies so you can get home to your boy, please give him some auntie leejaye snuggles, Mr Purszival is sleeping at the moment, so he sends some tiny little cat snores to you both and I'm sending my biggest hugs for the true kindness of your friendship, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 6 2011, 04:07 PM

My dear friends, leejaye and Purszival, Noah and I send you our Thursday greetings hoping they find you both doing well and in good spirits. I'm so chuckling about your "great hunter" Purszival. I'm wondering what his reaction was when you rescued the lizard from him. My furkids were not always appreciative of mommy's "right to life" stance for all creatures - - especially when they had gone to all the work to catch their prize!!!

We have been having some really beautiful autumn weather this week -- highs in the mid 70's with lots of sunshine. Just PERFECT weather - - wish it could stay this way all year long. When I got home today I changed into my yard work clothes and mowed the back yard. I think the last time I mowed the back yard was July???? My focus has had to be on keeping the front yard groomed during the heat of the summer so that no one driving by would think that the house was abandoned. Then we got days and days and days of rain and chilly weather. So, this is really the first time in weeks that I've actually had the chance to tackle the back yard. I'm hoping it is the LAST mowing of the season. There are a LOT of acorns on the ground already, which makes me very leery of what may be coming in terms of winter weather. Ohh - - I am so NOT a winter person anymore.

Thank your precious Purszival for us for his wonderful purr / snore greetings, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the blessing of your cherished friendship. Noah and I send our purrs and hugs to you and your precious Purszival, as I give my precious Noah hugs from his auntie leejaye - - and I'll do my best to imitate Purzival's greetings as well - - but I know my "purr" sounds are a very poor imitation.

Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news. I am SO GLAD tomorrow is F R I D A Y!!!!

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 9 2011, 04:48 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, Noah and I are stopping by to say hello and to check in to see how life is treating you. It is Sunday evening here, which means tomorrow is back to the slave pit for me. Oh these weekends go by too too too quickly.

It has been a very pretty autumn weekend. The squirrels have been entertaining Noah as they feast on the bountiful acorns that are already blanketing the ground. I hope this is not a preview to the coming winter - - I am so NOT a winter person anymore.

Noah is doing well. We have been watching Sean Connery Bond movies today. At the moment Thunderball is on which is the first Bond movie I saw when it hit the theaters.

I hope you and your precious Purszival are doing well. Perhaps you have been able to visit with your mum and Bandit this weekend. It's getting close to Noah's dinner hour, and he is letting me know about it, too. His tummy is a meal alarm clock for sure. Both Noah and I are sending you and your precious Purszival purrs and hugs, as I give my Noah hugs and purrs from his auntie leejaye and friend Purszival. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Oct 10 2011, 03:26 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, I'm so sorry about our delay in getting back to you - I finish work at 6pm every night, by the end of my week (Saturday night) I've been a bit tired and brain scattered. Yesterday I played with Purszi, had an afternoon nap with him and still fell asleep early! Thankyou so much for stopping in and sharing your Noah with me! I hope the weather let you tackle the yard and still get plenty of time with your boy - we don't get squirrels here, but I have a brush tailed possum living in the garage - she came out with her baby on her back the other night, I got Purszi and showed him, he stared and stared from the safety of my arms, "But mum, what IS it??"
Ha, I used to have moviethons with Mischief when the weather was ordinary - she liked Audrey Hepburn! Purszi is still a bit young to sit still for long (although I got him and Bandit to watch some of Milo and Otis when I was at Mum's house!).
I know what you mean about Alarm Clock Tummies - I don't need one in the morning, Purszi is right there letting me know it's time to get up and attend to the really important things, like feeding him!
Hope you have a great day my friend, please give Noah his favourite Auntie Leejaye pats and accept my hugest hugs for yourself (and of course the Purry One sends his loudest!! I do a good meow but likewise have never mastered purring!!)

PS I have been looking at cat play tunnels for ages - but they are quite expensive, I found a cheap kids one which I bought for him - he loves it!! I don't know who enjoyed it more, him playing in it or me watching him play in it!! Here are some pics

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 10 2011, 02:18 PM

Dear leejaye, so good logging in to get caught up on your news. Oh how well I know about being "tired and brain scattered" after a day in the trenches. No apologies needed, my friend.

Thank you soo o o much for these WONDERFUL pictures of your precious Purszival playing in his tunnel!!! Oh yes - - isn't it amazing how expensive even the simplest of toys can be?? I'm THRILLED that you found one that fit your budget. Just remember: Your Purszival doesn't care how much it cost - - he just knows it comes from your heart overflowing with love for him. That's all that counts!!!

I can just see your Purszival's big eyes as he looked at the possum mum and baby. It is SO O O O wonderful sharing our furkids' world through their eyes.

I'm so glad your little boy and Bandit had a good time watching a movie together. Did you give them any "movie treats" during the movie?

Looks like you have won the "collar" war of the wills (thank goodness - - I hope). Your Purszival has the sweetest little face - - I hope the collar boo boos have healed okay.

I am home now with my little Noah for the evening, four more days to go until another weekend!!! I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah and I send our purrs and hugs to you and your little boy, as I give my precious Noah his special auntie leejaye hugs and your precious Purszival's purr greetings. I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: leejaye Oct 11 2011, 12:55 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Thankyou so much for stopping by! I started work at 6am this morning - the bonus was finishing at 2pm to be home with Purszi!! I've taken the laptop out in the yard to watch Purszi stalk little lizards, bits of plant, random shadows - you know how these mighty hunters are!! There have been some spectacular leaps in pursuit of his various prey! Hmm, we changed collars again (!!), we'll see how long it lasts - he hasn't hurt himself this time, but the last wound has only just healed because every time it was nearly good he scratched it again (I figure it was like when we hurt ourselves and it gets itchy when nearly healed)...I should have thought of movie treats for the boys, Bandit has a short attention span and kept interrupting the movie to play with Purszi, treats might have kept him more focused!! Ha, the beginning of the 4th week of my full time work return and I am so loudly joining you in the days to weekend countdown! I hope your work goes smoothly and swiftly this week - huge hugs for you my friend and Noah's favourite Auntie Leejaye snuggle to him, Pursz sends purrs! (Thanks so very much for our hugs and purry greetings!), I hope your world has sunshine in it today, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 11 2011, 08:36 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, Noah and I send you our rainy Tuesday evening greetings hoping this finds the both of you doing well and in good spirits. So glad you were able to get home to your precious Purszival early today. I'm so sorry that Purszival continues to have "collar rejection" issues. It is good you are persevering in persisting that he wear a collar. Hopefully he will get the message and agree with you that he is totally handsome wearing his collar.

I hope your day tomorrow at work will be a decent one for you. I know your precious Purszival will be eagerly anticipating the moment he hears your key in the lock and sees you coming through the door again. Thank you, leejaye, for the blessing of your cherished friendship and of your precious Purszival. Noah and I send you both our purrs and hugs, as I give Noah his auntie leejaye hugs and Purszival's friendly purr greetings. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: leejaye Oct 12 2011, 05:09 AM

Hi moon_beam and Noah, Thankyou so much for dropping by - I'm sorry you have rainy weather, I hope you both curled up warm and snuggled together for the evening. It's a little chilly here tonight and Mr Purszival has stolen my furry lounge blanket again! He went for a walk with me tonight when I got home, and then played in his tunnel when I said we had to go in cos it was getting dark...he is such a good boy and seems to understand so much that I say to him...Hope the day flies for you and Noah - the sound of that key in the lock must be something both our boys wait for - sending you hugest hugs (me) and purrs and legrubs (Pursz) and our biggest thanks for your kind thoughts and friendship (both of us), Leejaye PS Special Auntie Leejaye snuggles for that Noah boy please! I never asked you what colour he is, I think Tom's dad said he looks a bit like Tom's picture?

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 12 2011, 04:27 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purzival, greetings to you both from Noah and me on this rainy Wednesday evening. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits. Our furkids DO understand what we say to them. And like all young children they don't always appreciate it - - and sometimes have very selective "listening" skills. But there's NO MISTAKE when it is obvious that they AGREE with what we say to them!!!! (It's time for dinner. Would you like a treat? I love you!! etc.)

If you go to my topic on "Abbygayle's Journey" you will see a picture of him with his beautiful baby sister. He is grey and white.

It is definitely autumn here. Noah is enjoying snuggling with the warmth of the heating pad through the blankets. I put a heating pad on my feet and legs in the evening. Soon I will need to wash the electric blanket so that it will be ready to put on the bed in the next couple of weeks or so. Noah thoroughly enjoyed the electric blanket last winter, as did I. Now that he only has me to cuddle with it's not the same as curling up with the soft warm body of another fur family member. So, the heating pad and the electric blanket help to bridge the difference. I also have a fleece throw that I put over him in the evenings now, and he gets nice and warm and snuggly. It is so sweet to watch him sleep under his blanket.

I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend. Noah and I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Thank you both for your hugs and purrs, as Noah and I send you both purrs and hugs across the cyber miles. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Oct 14 2011, 04:48 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Ha! I agree completely with you about feline selective listening! Again, it's one of the things I love about them! Mischief just loved getting into bed when it was a bit chilly - more and more as she got older (like me!), and when it was time to get the electric blanket out she'd try to get into bed when she saw you turn it on! When she was sick she liked me to make her a blanket and cushion cave with a hot water bottle wrapped up in her favourite blanket buried in the depths...I got some pics of Mr Purszi meeting the possum (from a distance) last night - I've posted a couple of them, this is turning into the Purszi meets Wildlife thread! I hope your Friday working hours fly, thankyou so much for your kind thoughts and greetings, I appreciate them so much. Hugs for you and Auntie Leejaye snuggles for Noah, Mr Purszi is asleep on my (i mean, his) blanket and sends some sleepy toe stretches, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 14 2011, 03:24 PM

Hi, leejaye, greetings to you and your precious Purszival from Noah and me. It's always a blessing logging in and sharing your news and latest adventures. WOW!! The possum comes into your house!! He's quite a nice looking fellow, - - the possums we have here are not quite so nice looking, and can be quite vicious if they feel trapped. Their teeth are fashioned for doing some real damage if provoked. How did you keep your Purszival from a "nose to nose" meet and greet?

I know your beloved Mischief totally feels like she received the "royal treatment" with the hot water bottle, cushion, blankets, and her mum's tender loving care. And she is telling everyone in heaven's perfect garden how you took such good care of her during her earthly journey. Can you feel your crown of love from your beloved Mischief?

I'm home now with my precious Noah, and am looking forward to the weekend with him. I hope life is treating you and your precious Purszival kindly, and that you both will have a very peaceful and blissful evening. Thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah and I send our purrs and hugs to you both, as I give Noah his auntie leejaye hugs and Purszival's purrs and rubs, too. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: leejaye Oct 17 2011, 12:36 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Sorry for the lack of reply - the brain fade got me again on Saturday night! Yesterday and today have been gloriously sunny and Purszival and I have spent most of the day pottering in the garden (well, I pottered, he chased those poor little lizards - he is indeed the Mighty Hunter!.) The possum pics are in the little room I made at the back of the garage (not really a room I guess, a comfy lounge and tv and video screened off by a wardrobe and bookcases - Mischief just loved sitting down there, we called it the Library or the Movie Room depending on what we were doing!) - Purszi hasn't been down there much, but I just had to take him down to show him the possum, I put his harness on him and I think he was a little nervous of this strange new animal so was happy to stay in my arms! Our possums have usually been super polite - maybe something to do with the bits of fruit I leave out there for them! Other people around here have problems with them eating vegetables and plants growing in their gardens, but they have never touched mine! I hope you and Noah had a wonderfully peaceful weekend together, I thankyou both so much for your friendship. I better go now, Mr Purszi is squeaking to go outside (he still has a tiny little meow, I don't know if it's going to get any bigger!) and enjoy the last couple of hours of sunshine - huge hugs and purrs to you both, thanks for the ones you sent us!! Thinking of you both, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 17 2011, 04:40 PM

Hi, leejaye, it's always good logging in to share your news. Noah and I send you and your precious Purszival our greetings from Virginia. The room sounds very special and comfy. I'm glad your Pruszival preferred the safey of his mum's arms in his meeting of the "woodland resident." How special that you put treats out for them - - one good deed leads to another - - not raiding your garden.

I'm so glad you and your precious Purszival have enjoyed a very pleasant weekend, and did my Noah and me. I hope your week in the trenches goes well for you. I just have tomorrow to get through and then I am home with my little boy for the rest of the week. Noah has his annual check up on Wednesday - - I'm not expecting anything but a good report.

Noah and I send you and your precious Purszival our purrs and hugs, and thank you both for your greetings and hugs. Plesae know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news and your cherished memories of your beloved Mischief.

Peace and greetings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: leejaye Nov 6 2011, 11:22 PM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Sorry for the long delay in getting back here! It's my Sunday (Monday really) and the weather has been revoltingly hot, Purszi and i went outside for about half an hour - I had to bring him in and cool him down with some ice cubes in his water and a sit in the cold bathtub (no water!), the temperature has dropped about 10 degrees (celsius, not sure what that is in fahrenheit) in the last hour and it looks like a storm is coming, Purszi and i are trying to make up for lost garden time before it gets here. I can hear distant thunder but Purszival seems completely unfazed by it (Mischief was terrified of thunder and hid under the nearest blanket or bed if it was loud enough)...Purszi has been rediscovering the joy of climbing trees but went too high for me to get him and for him to get down, he pretty much fell out after sliding for a bit, luckily Greg managed to catch him at the start of the fall, he hasn't tried to climb that high again (Yet)! He went for a visit at Grandma's house when i was at work last week, Mum said Bandit and Purszi's initial meeting was joy filled but they then proceeded to ignore each other for the rest of the day, sigh...I might try again this week...I hope all is well in your world and that the working week flies for you (mine seemed twice as long this last week, I swear something happens to the space time continuum in that place!), huge hugs for you and Noah's favourite Auntie leejaye pats, Purszival sends his biggest purrs, and thankyou again for your friendship, thinking of you both, Leejaye
PS I've attached a picture of Purszi as he was being caught from his tree fall! And also a picture of Bandit in his smart blue sailor collar for LoveMyMickey, my brother took the picture before Bandit's haircut but he still looks cute!!

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Nov 7 2011, 01:33 PM

Hi Leejaye my friend....It's good to see you. Awwww, Bandit is so cute in his sailor collar. Doesn't matter if he needs a haircut or not, he is sooooo cute and precious.....So Mr. Purszival is a climber, but daddy was there for the rescue.

Leejaye, I hope your work weeks become more peaceful for you. Always remember you and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you and give big belly rubs to Purszi and Bandit for me. Always thinking of Angel Mischief.......God Bless.

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 7 2011, 05:00 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing. So glad your adventurer was able to get back to firm turf without any mishaps on the way down. My Noah is a tree climber, too, but thankfully he only climbed to the first limb above the ground so that I could bend the limb down and he could use my back as a ramp back down to the ground. Now that he is an indoor kitty I don't miss the worry of his chasing a squirrel up a tree further than what I could reach him. But - - I'm not telling Noah this.

It's common for two fur friends who are comfortable with one another to meet and greet one another and then go do their "own thing". This is actually good news. I agree with LoveMyMickey - - Bandit is adorable - - haircut or no haircut, and the blue bandana is stunning on him. He is such a cutie.

Leejaye, thank you so much for the blessing of your friendship, and of your precious Purszival. Noah and I send you both our purrs and hugs, and thank you both for your warm greetings across the big pond. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: Tom's Dad Nov 7 2011, 08:26 PM

leejaye Purzi is adorable - and apparently has the acrobat gene in common with my Tang. Good thing someone was there to catch him

Posted by: leejaye Nov 9 2011, 08:33 PM

Hi guys, I'm home sick from work today - Purszival is sooo pleased!! He can't understand why we're not outside playing but has settled for tearing in and out of his tunnel and stalking my foot! Dear moon_beam, my boy seems to have a little in common with both of yours - he is quite fond of using my back or an arm or leg as a bridge to get wherever he's going if it's convenient...Good to hear that Bandit and Purszival's reacquaintance was pretty normal behaviour, I want to organise another visit for them soon!! I'm glad you and LoveMyMickey enjoyed the Bandit pics - he has the funniest personality to go with those cute looks...Thanks Tom's Dad and LoveMyMickey - it was a really good thing that someone was there to catch Purszi!! Mmm, I agree, it sounds like Tang and Purszival do share that acrobat gene! Well, I hope the rest of the working week speeds by for you and that the universe is super kind to all of you, sending huge hugs and an Auntie Leejaye snuggle for Noah, Tang and Theresa, thinking of you all, Leejaye PS Mr Purszi sends those big purrs!

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 10 2011, 04:44 PM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing. I am so sorry you are not feeling well today. You are under a lot of stress getting used to an entirely new routine of life, and so your immune system is on overload. Your precious Purszival is trying to make you feel better by entertaining you with his high energy. The tunnel sounds like a GREAT exercise for him, and a great source of enjoyment for you watching him.

Hope you and your precious little boy have been able to find lots of quality snuggle time today to help you feel better. Thank you so much for sharing with us how things are going for you and your precious Purszival, my friend. Noah and I send you and your precious little boy purrs and auntie moon_beam hugs, as I share your precious little boy's purrs and auntie leejaye hugs with my precious Noah. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for the blessing of your cherished friendship, please know that I always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam and Noah

Posted by: leejaye Nov 14 2011, 07:57 PM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Just thought I'd share a couple of outside photos from this morning - hope you like them, I'll write a proper update later! Hope the two of you have a lovely day, hugs and purrs from leejaye and Purszival PS I need to mow the lawn, but Purszi likes it this long!!

Posted by: Tom's Dad Nov 14 2011, 08:33 PM

leejaye - what lovely pics of your boy!

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 14 2011, 08:53 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing, and these wonderful pictures. Yes, Purszival - - my furkids also enjoyed the long grass when they went outside - - ever so much easier to stalk the unsuspecting prey.

Leejaye, your Purzival is a real sweetie. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures of your little boy. I hope you and your precious little boy will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, my friend, and that your day tomorrow will be a decent one for you in your job. Noah and I send you both our deepest thank yous for your most welcome and treasured friendship. Noah sends his purrs and hugs to Purszival and his auntie leejaye, and I send my warmest hugs to you both as well. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 20 2011, 11:01 AM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, greetings to you from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds the both of you doing well and in good spirits. Just stopping by to say hello. Not much noteworthy news to share. It's Sunday here -- perhaps Monday in your part of the globe. Never can get this time thing straight. I have clocks all over the house so that I can at least try to keep the time straight here!!!

Noah is doing well. We have had chilly weather recently, but we're in for a little bit of a warm up according to the forecast. I'm happy for that. A warmer winter with no ice or snow would suit me just fine. But then I'm a very senior citizen now. My viewpoints were completely opposite when I was younger. The reflection of age.

Earlier this year all the properties in the region underwent a new assessment for tax purposes. I got my assessment in the mail this week and my tax assessment has not changed. That's the good news. In the local paper there was an article about what the county lawmakers would do with the tax rate. Many properties were re-assessed lower because of the artificial inflation they had been assessed at before the huge real estate bust. So the lawmakers are considering raising the tax rate - - which means that beginning next year I will be paying MORE taxes on an assessment that hasn't changed - - to compensate for the assessments that were lowered. This does have me a bit concerened about eventually being forced out of my home because I may not be able to pay the taxes. This has happened to many people - - older people. I'll just have to wait to see what the lawmakers do.

I hioe life is treating you and your precious Purszival kindly. Other than the taxes and the job all is well here. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers. Noah and I send you both purrs and auntie moon_beam hugs, as I share your and your precious Purszival's auntie leejaye hugs and purrs with my precious Noah. Look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Nov 20 2011, 06:55 PM

Hi Leejaye....I just now saw the beautiful pictures. Purszi is so pretty in that beautiful green grass.....I hope you are feeling better my friend, and I hope your work week goes well.....Give Purszi a belly rub for me and Bandit a kiss on the head when you see him....Hugs for you my friend...

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Nov 21 2011, 03:33 AM

Hello moon_beam and Noah, LoveMyMickey and Tom's Dad (and T&T)! Apologies for not getting back to you sooner, thankyou all so much for your kind comments - Mr Pursz is probably the most photographed cat I've known! He sees the camera now and gets this "not again" look (he's making that face in the second photo!). It rained yesterday so we had to stay inside, consequently he wanted to go out about 5 minutes after i woke up this morning! I had to go and register him with the local council this morning so he had to wait a little longer til I came back from there - then had about 5 hrs of playing outside (he's sleeping now!) I got nothing much done around the house but I needed the playtime as much as he did I think! It's monday evening here, so back to work tomorrow, sigh...moon_beam, I'm working on that lottery for us, bought a ticket today - I am so sorry you have the worry of these possible tax law changes, it must be an unsettling prospect, I'm hoping hard for some peace for you and Noah (and some comfortable weather!)...please forgive me if i don't manage to post during the week, this job is still taking some adjusting to - but please know I think of you all and chat to Purszi about his friends across the oceans, please accept our biggest hugs and purrs and Auntie leejaye snuggles (thanks for ours, they mean a lot!) and a wish for the easiest and gentlest of weeks, take care my friends, leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 21 2011, 05:40 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, thank you so much for your most welcome news. I can so o o relate to your adjustment to your new job. We are ALWAYS glad to hear from you and your precious Purszival whenever possible.

One thing about housework - - it will always be there. One of the lessons our furkids give to us is to PLAY as much as possible. So - - you dust while your little boy is taking a nap - - or - - you take a nap with your little boy (the latter would be my first choice).

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you for the lottery, my friend. It would be so o o nice if you won so that you didn't HAVE to work, and you could set up a fund for helping the needy furkids in your country. I would be so o oo happy for you and your precious Purszival, my friend.

I hope your week in the trenches goes well for you, my friend. I hope you and your precious Purszival will have a very peaceful and blissful evening, and a healthy and happy week. I know he's always by your side listening intently to how your work day goes and offers you comfort and encouragement in all you do. Thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to his auntie leejaye and Purszival, as I send hugs to you both as well, and share Purszivals purrs and auntie leejaye hugs with my precious Noah. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Nov 22 2011, 06:28 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, I completely agree - housework can wait, the moments with our furkids are one off gifts - who could say no??! Well, I didn't win the lottery ($37 m. Aus!) - at the risk of sounding sappy, it doesn't matter for myself (only for the creatures I could help with some money, sigh...) I win every night coming home to Pursz, every morning, waking up with him, and all the hours in between when we get them ...it's about 10 pm at night here and he is on for a game, leaping out, tearing over the lounge with the occassional little squeaky meow to really get my attention!...well 4 days to go in my week, should be a normal roster (last week i had a couple of 10 hr shifts in a row with only 9hrs between them, and I think I only slept about 5 of those hours - hence my absence!), fingers crossed! I hope your work goes as easily as possible - I have photos of Purszival on my phone, they are an excellent aid to my day when I get over people...hug and purr swaps all round, and thankyou again for your friendship - hears to a peaceful and kind week for you my friends, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 22 2011, 04:56 PM

Greetings to you and your precious Purszival from Noah and me. I hope this finds you both doing well and in good spirits. You are so o o o right about being a winner with your precious Purszival to share your days, evenings, and everything in between. You and your precious Purszival are building memories that no amount of money can buy or compensate. Someday you may be able to help someone in need - - on a one-to-one situation - - which will make it a more personal gift to you and the one you're helping.

I hope your week will be a decent one for you and your precious Purszival, my friend. Hope the weather is good garden time weather. Thank you for the blessing of your and your precious Purszival's friendship. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to his auntie leejaye and Purszival, as I send my hugs to you both as well, and share each of your greetings with my precious Noah. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and always look forward to sharing your news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 5 2011, 06:35 PM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Sorry for our long absence - I hope you could feel the hugs we sent you even though we weren't online to tell you! Work is gearing up for the hectic Christmas weeks, I'm hoping to get some time off in February, sigh...The first day of summer here last week and it has rained ever since. Purszival is desperate to go outside but it is just too wet for him, we are having to make do with the indoors racing circuit - he has three different racing paths he takes through different rooms and over various bits of furniture - they all finish with a dash through his tunnel, I don't think I will be able to put that tunnel away for some time, I put it away yesterday to do some housework and his little face just said awww mum, I was gonna play in that - so I put it back!! Thinking of you both and sending our best Auntie Leejaye snuggles for Noah, a huge hug for you and Purszival's best loudest purrs for both of you - I hope life is being kind to you both, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 6 2011, 05:30 PM

Hi, leejaye, it's always a blessing logging in to get caught up on your and your precious Purszival's news. Noah and I send our greetings to you both. Sounds like you are busy with your job - - I hope all is well with what you are doing.

It sounds like your precious Purszival really likes his tunnel -- and has a wonderful mum who understands this. I'm smiling at his exercise routine - - my number one kitty son Eli and Noah would chase each other upstaris, downstairs, over furniture, under furniture, on top of furniture and would collapse on the floor long enough to catch their breath and then they'd be off again. Noah has had a HUGE adjustment in his life since his big kitty brother joined the angels December 11, 2006.

Tomorrow is my interview for another job, and I am hoping and praying with everything in me that somehow I will stand out above the crowd and will be offered the job. I am somewhat desperate now to get out of the venomous snake pit I'm in - - and have been in for 11 years. So please keep me in your thoughts and prayers if possible.

I thank you, leejaye, for the blessing of your friendship and of your precious Purszival. Thank you for the gifts of your and your precious Purszival's hugs and purrs. Noah and I send you and your precious Purszival our purrs and hugs as well. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your and your precious Purszival's news whenever possible.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 7 2011, 06:18 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, I am thinking of you both very much and wishing so hard for you to be successful with your interview moon_beam. Pursival and I already had toes, tail and fingers crossed for Tom's Dad - we're double crossing them right now for you...I know how burdensome a toxic workplace can become, I so very much hope this changes for you after your interview!! It's still raining here and Purszi is pretty much stuck inside - although he did let me take him outside in my arms, sitting quite calmly, sniffing all the rain smells, i really love those moments...I can just picture your boys and their speedway, I'm so sorry they didn't have longer...sending hugs, purrs and Auntie snuggles and heaps of good energy for that interview, thankyou so much for your friendship and the hugs and purrs you sent our way,we really value them, Leejaye PS I will have to get some more pics of Pursz, he seems to be growing a little bit every day at the moment - he has a cat bed mum bought him when he first came home, he was so tiny in there, he almost fills it up now!

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 7 2011, 04:27 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, it is always a blessing logging in to share your news. Noah and I send our warmest greetings to you both.

Thank you so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers and purrs for the interview today. Sadly it did not go well at all. It was in front of a panel - - NOT with the person who called me to arrange the interview. I was supposed to receive a letter confirming the interview and the location where the interview would be held, but as of today's mail delivery I have yet to receive it. I called the person yesterday who contacted me for the interview to find out where I was supposed to go and never got a call back. So - - I went to the place where the resume was mailed - - wrong place. Instructed that I needed to go to another location - - but was never given specific directions - - got lost - - had to call the main number in route to get specific directions -- ended up being 10 minutes late. And the interview itself was painful. It's a new position so the people who were doing the interviewing today didn't have a clue about what the position was about - - they were only weeding out the "undesirables." A second level interview is suposed to be sheduled in the next couple of weeks - - guess I can kiss THAT opportunity good-bye. So - - it looks like I'm still stuck in the venomous snake pit where I work now for awhile longer. This is aggravating, frustrating, and a tad bit depressing.

The BEST news of the day is that I am home now with my precious Noah, and that there are only two more days left in this week to be in the venomous snake pit.

I will so o o oo look forward to your new pictures of your precious Purszival. They do grow quickly - - I can so understand how it is looking at pictures of your precious little boy when he was just a baby and how small he looked in his bed - - and now how small the bed looks when he's laying on it. And of course there all the amazing and wonderful memories you and your precious Purszival have gathered together in your earthly journey so far. I am looking forward to your pictures.

I hope today is being kind to you. It is soggy and rainy here - - damp - - and temperatures are to begin falling so that tomorrow we will only be in the 40 something temperature range for highs. It is December after all.

I thank you so very much for the blessing of your and your precious Purszival's friendship, leejaye. Thank you for the blessing of your wonderful auntie leejaye and your precious Purzival's hugs and purrs for my Noah and me. Noah and I send you both our purrs and auntie moon_beam hugs. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 8 2011, 06:51 AM

My dear moon_beam and Noah, I am so very sorry that the interview process left you with that bad taste in your mouth - I really feel that I can relate, everything that my potential (now current) employer could stuff up they did, places, times, losing my paperwork, making me reapply online, they did it all, so i am still holding fast to the hope that your interviewers see what potentially they have with you, we still have fingers, toes and tail crossed here across the oceans...thinking and praying so much for you...think I'll take my camera and see if I can get that pic of my constantly growing boy snuggling into his hitherto small bed!! Please take care my friends, and know that I am thinking of you and sending the best vibes for that job, thanks so very much for our purrs, hugs and snuggles, sending them back to you twofold and more, Leejaye and Purszival

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 8 2011, 05:29 PM

Hi, leejaye, it is always a blessing logging in to share your and your precious Purszival's news. Thank you for the blessing of your and your precious Purszival's friendship, leejaye. And I thank you and your precious Purszival for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers and purrs for positive alternative employment.

I am so sorry that your current employer put you through such a nightmare with the application process. I know you have had quite an adjustment to being employed by a company - - as opposed to the freedom, and financial challenges -- of self-employment. I hope you and your precious Purszival are continuing to make progress in this new routine in your lives.

I hope today is treating you and your precious little boy kindly, and that you both will have a very peaceful and blissful evening. Again, I thank you and your precious Purszival for your most welcome auntie leejaye hugs and purrs as Noah and I send you both our purrs and auntie moon_beam hugs as well. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your and your precious Purszival's news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 12 2011, 06:44 PM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, I hope you had a lovely weekend together - Purszi and I had to spend our weekend inside, there was about 2 hours total sunshine for the whole weekend, rain for the rest (actually it hasn't stopped raining since the first day of summer)...I looked in his tunnel yesterday and I think it has become his secret stash place - he had a Christmas ornament he had taken from the loungeroom, a red bow, 2 pieces of string, his favourite scrunched up paper ball and a toy mouse, all in the tunnel! He has obviously been busy decorating for Christmas! Well, back on the work treadmill today, I can only hope it goes speedily - have you heard anymore about your job interview? I read about your current workplace in Tom's Dad's thread - I am so sorry you have to put up with the rubbish they dish out, I am so hoping something changes for the positive for you...In the meantime we have our boys and our Angel kids to remind us about what is really important, thank heavens! Please know I am thinking of you here across the seas and am so very grateful for your friendship, thanks so much for the purrs and snuggles, Purszi and I send some right back to you! I hope the universe is kind to you both today, Leejaye and Purszi PS I didn't get a pic of Pursz in his bed, he looked so sleepy and peaceful that i didn't want to disturb him with the camera!

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 13 2011, 04:48 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, greetings to you from my precious Noah and me. It is always a blessing logging in to share your news. I am so o o o chuckling about your Purszival's stash in his tunnel - - decorating for the holidays!! How precious. Two of my beloved companions were kleptos during their earthly journey and would hide their loot under the sofa or a chair - - anywhere they could get to it but I couldn't - - unless I moved the furniture. And THEN I would find all kinds of things - - screwdrivers, socks, - - whatever they could get ahold of.

No news about the job with the social service department, and I'm not holding my breath either. I thank you, Tracy, Cheryl, and everyone who are offering me support in this difficult situation. It truly does mean a lot to me. I truly do need to get out of that toxic situation, and thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

And yes, you are so RIGHT about having our boys and angel furkids to keep us focused on what is really important.

My Noah is doing well, for which I am very grateful. I am home with him now for the evening - - he is my joy, as I know your precious Purszival is yours. I can SO RELATE to you're not wanting to disturb your little boy by taking a picture of him. I look forward to sharing pictures your precious Purszival whenever possible.

I thank you, leejaye and Purszival, for the blessing of your friendship, - - and your auntie leejaye hugs and purrs for my precious Noah and me. My little boy and I send our Noah and auntie moon_beam purrs and hugs to you both across the great pond. I hope today, and every day, is treating you and your little boy kindly, leejaye. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, my friends, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 28 2011, 02:07 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Sorry for our long absence - I work in retail, so it was crazy time at work the last week before Christmas, plus sales were down so they chopped the roster down to nothing (I think so the mangers could get their bonus, I've worked retail before (but in much smaller places) and have never seen this happen - it makes no sense, sales are down so we'll take away salespeople...) blah...back to what's really important - I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas sharing the true blessing and meaning of this season. Purszi and Greg and I went to my mum's house to share the day with my 2 brothers (one furry - Bandit, one not - Martyn) and counted our blessings for another year...Purszi seemed a little puzzled by his first Christmas - present wrapping had him fascinated - "But what are you doing mum??? What's this stuff all over the floor??", there were attacks on the roll of paper and wrapped presents alike, the Christmas food smells also intrigued him! I'm giggling again at your "klepto companions", it seems to be a trait Purszi shares, I found more things hidden under the bed!! I hope you are enjoying some time off with Noah and recharging the batteries - any news on the work front? I'm hoping and praying it's good...thankyou so very much for your friendship and hugs, sending the hugest Auntie Leejaye snuggles to that Noah and my biggest hugs to you, Purszi has some very loud purrs he sends, hope I'm back here soon, things should settle down now, until then, I hope the universe sends you sunshine, Leejaye PS I've attached some pics from Purszi's Christmas, hope you like them!

Posted by: leejaye Dec 28 2011, 04:50 PM

Hi, this one's for LoveMyMickey - I meant to post these pics of Bandit yesterday! Hope you like them, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 28 2011, 06:13 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, it is always a blessing logging in to share your news. Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures of your precious little boy and Bandit. Mr. Purszival is so handsome in his bowtie!!! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us.

Christmas was low key here - - which is what I prefer. Spent some of Christmas Eve with my brother and his family who live about 45 minutes away.

Employers never make sense to me anymore. If I'm understanding correctly what you shared your hours were cut back? In the office where I work it's called "low census" for the clinical staff when patient referrals are down. Moving along - -

Nothing new on the job hunt front. I know I cannot stay where I am. I am focusing on getting my financials in order so that I can leave my current job by September next year - - with or without alternative employment. I am in the process of paying off the loan that I took out 15 years ago to finish off the basement living quarters. When I get that paid off I will be able to meet my monthly expenses without a paycheck as I do receive a monthly stipend from the settlement of the automobile collision 26 years ago. If I am really careful Noah and I will be okay.

I just have one more day this week in the pit and then I will be off Friday through Sunday on a long weekend with my little Noah. I am so looking forward to this.

I am so glad you and your precious Purszival had a merry Christmas with your family, and hope that the coming year will bring you and your precious little boy much good health, happiness, and prosperity. I thank you and your precious Purszival for your cherished friendship. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to his auntie leejaye and Purszival, as I send my auntie moon_beam hugs to you and Purszival, too. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: leejaye Dec 29 2011, 05:43 AM

Dear moon_beam and Noah, Another day at work - so another wonderful homecoming to my Purszival! He makes so much more sense than most of the people I see all day! We had some garden time this afternoon, played some hide and seek and had some great chasing! I'm so glad you liked his pictures, I have to be honest, that cute bow tie only stayed on for about 15 minutes - the look on his face in his picture with bandit sums it up!! I'm still hoping and praying for your work situation to change, it's bad enough that we actually have to go to work (although i can accept that!), without it being soul destroying as well - I'm so very glad you and Noah have some extended recharge time this week. On the work thing - they made me take 2 days of my time in lieue, on the other days I had to work 5 times as hard to make up for the people who weren't there (cos there is still the expectation that everything will happen the way it would with a full roster)...sigh...I now only have one day off out of the next nine...double sigh...thankyou so much for our purrs, snuggles and hugs - we appreciate them so much and send some right back to you, thinking of you my friends and hoping life is kind today, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam Dec 29 2011, 05:25 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival. It is always a blessing logging in sharing your news. Noah and I send you both our warmest greetings and hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits. I can soo o understand when you say "He makes so much more sense than most of the people I see all day!" Thank you for your thoughts and prayers about my job situation. Soul destroying is a very accurate description.

I am so chuckling about your Purszival's bowtie - - he is such a precious character. He has such an expressive little face too.

Thank you so much for your and your precious Purszival's friendship. Noah and I thank you so much for your and your Purszivals hugs and purrs. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to his auntie leejaye and Purszival, as I send my auntie moon_beam hugs to you and Purszival, too. Please know you and your precious little boy are in my thoughts and prayers, leejaye, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Dec 29 2011, 06:54 PM

Hi Leejaye...Awwwwww..Bandit and Purszi are so cute, I could kiss them both on their cute head. Purszi's bowtie and Bandit's scarf are so cute. Mickey never did like his sweater and raincoat. Now I can't even find them. Strange........

My friend, thanks again for sharing the pics...

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye Jan 9 2012, 06:50 PM

Dear moon_beam and Noah and LoveMyMickey, Thankyou so much for your continuing support and friendship, it means so very much. Poor Mr Purszival hasn't seen very much of me in the first week of the new year, so we are making every second we do have count - his favourite thing at the moment is sitting on my lap on the back steps late at night, he just leans back into me and sniffs the night smells, perfectly content, it's my favourite thing too, a perfect antidote to the work world...moon_beam, any resolution on the work front? I'm still hoping and praying for you...I hope you got a reasonable break over Christmas and new year to just hang out with Noah and recharge the batteries...LoveMyMickey I saw the pictures of Blackie in Tom's Dad's thread, lovely! I hope he learns to trust you more as time passes...sending my biggest hugs and Auntie Leejaye snuggles for Noah, Purszi purrs his thanks for all the lovely pats he has been sent, please know I think of all of you even if I can't get on here to tell you, hope the universe is kind today, Leejaye PS I'll try to get back with some pics of my growing boy in the next few days!!

Posted by: moon_beam Jan 10 2012, 04:58 PM

Hi, leejaye and Purszival, Noah and I are sending our greetings to you both and hoping this finds the both of you doing well and in good spirits. It is always a blessing logging in to get caught up on your news. Leejaye, your description of your and your precious Purszival's evening time is so very special. I know you both cherish these moments when time seems to stand still and your hearts beat as one - - in total communion with one another.

Nothing new on the work front for me, and I do not anticipate any improvement for me until I can walk out the door to the pit for the very last time.

I hope your job is continuing to offer you the financial stability you and your precious Purszival need and want. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to you and Purszival as I send my auntie moon_beam hugs to you and your little boy, too. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: moon_beam Jan 14 2012, 07:53 PM

My dear friends leejaye and Purszival. Noah and i are sending you both our warmest greetings on this very winter chill Virginia evening. I hope this finds you both doing well and in good spirits. No great news to share l- - just stopping by to let you know you both are in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that your days are being kind to each of you. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to you and Purszival as I send my auntie moon_beam hugs to you and your little boy, too. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: moon_beam Jan 21 2012, 04:49 PM

My dear friends leejaye and Purszival. Noah and i are sending you both our warmest greetings on this dreary Saturday evening. I hope this finds you both doing well and in good spirits. No great news to share - - just stopping by to let you know you both are in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that your days are being kind to each of you. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, leejaye, and of your precious Purszival. Noah sends his purrs and rubs to you and Purszival as I send my auntie moon_beam hugs to you and your little boy, too. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers, my friend, and that I always look forward to sharing your news.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey Mar 27 2012, 05:16 PM

Hi leejaye, my friend...

I haven't seen you here for a long time. I do hope you, Purszival, Bandit, and all your family are doing well. I miss seeing you here. Give Purszival a belly rub and Bandit a big kiss on the head.....Thinking of Angel Mischief too.

(((((HUGS)))))

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: leejaye May 10 2012, 10:01 PM

Hello my dear friends, So very sorry for our prolonged absence, I just haven't been able to get my head right...well, yesterday was my birthday - last year I went out for dinner for about an hour and a half, when i got home I knew my Mischief girl was so close to leaving me, she was so sick...thought I'd be tricky and go out for lunch instead this year, got home at about 4pm and Purszival was missing, missing all night, he came home at about 530 am this morning, we figure he must have gotten locked in somewhere, but those hours he was gone, I was trying to stay positive but it was so hard - I'm changing my birthday to a different date next year! Anyway, great celebration this morning - I love this gingery boy so much!! He has certainly grown in the last few months, I will attach some pictures of him hard at work on his latest project - digging a hole in the middle of the backyard! Never had a cat that did this before - he digs a little and then rolls around in it, then digs some more, sometimes he'll tear across the yard as fast as he can and leap in it, there have been some great ninja cat moves!! Hope all is right in your worlds, Leejaye

Posted by: kaylasmom May 11 2012, 06:31 AM

Hey leejaye, didn't realize we share the same birthday! Unless the time thing isn't computing for me. Happy belated , hope it was a good one. It really kind of stinks that we both lost our girls around the birthdays, Kayla died on my birthday last year. Thinking of you, Mischief and Greg this week. Purszi is sooo handsome, I love the pic of him belly up in the sun! I can't believe how big he's gotten, of course our kittykids grow up so fast.
Shelby

Posted by: leejaye May 11 2012, 08:11 AM

Hey Shelby, My birthday is the 10th - lost Mischief on the 13th, but I knew I had lost her when i came home that night (that sounds so much more casual than i feel, but i have to be careful with words right now or i will lose it completely)...I thought you mentioned you lost your Kayla Rose round your birthday, i try, but it still seems so hard doesn't it? Don't know if this week will ever feel right again... I have been trying to find some words for sunday, I'm scared to... My Purszival man is getting so big and handsome - I can't believe how completely different he is to most of the other cats i have known - it's weird missing my girl and loving my boy more each day, getting to know each other (He's being really snuggly today after his adventure!)...anyway sending you some huge hugs for this hard week, thinking of you and your Kayla, Leejaye PS Happy Belated Birthday to you also, despite everything hope it had some smiles in it!

Posted by: Tom's Dad May 11 2012, 10:57 AM

Hello leejaye

What a handsome man cat Purzi is becoming! Welcome back, and thanks for sharing

Posted by: moon_beam May 11 2012, 10:59 AM

Hi, leejaye, greetings to you and your precious Purszival from my precious Noah and me. Thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious little boy are doing, and for these wonderful pictures of him. He has GROWN since his last pictures!!!

I am soooo sorry that you had the heavy burden of your precious Purszival's disappearance on your heart for your birthday, my friend. I can so imagine how frantic you were trying to find him. I am SOOOOO GLAD that he was able to return home to you safe and sound. What a GLORIOUS celebration that was - - for the both of you.

Leejaye, although clinical professionals recognize that the first year of physical separation from our beloved companions is the hardest as it is filled with all the "firsts without" of our companions' physical presence with us, the sorrow in our hearts does not automatically evaporate just because the calendar says it is the first year angel-versary. The first year is more about survival as we endure the challenge of re-building our lives with a new normal. This is an ongoing challenge even though the deep seering pain of loss in our hearts does ease. Your beloved Mischief is forever with you, leejaye, - - her sweet Living Spirit is forever in your heart and your memories - - she is always a heartbeat close to you.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Purszival kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious little boy will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Noah and I send you our purrs, rubs, and hugs. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Mischief.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: LoveMyMickey May 12 2012, 06:27 PM

Hello Leejaye, my friend, good to see you. Belated Happy Birthday!.....I know that was a nightmare for you when Purszival went missing. I'm so glad he found his way back home. He knew where he belonged, with his mommy. Purszi is getting so big and cute. Wonder what he is digging for? .....Thank you for sharing his pictures.

Leejaye, I'm thinking about you on Mischief's one year angel-versary. I know it has been a heart breaking year for you and I hope as time goes by, we all can start to feel a little better......Give Purszi and Bandit a belly rub for me and I'm sending hugs to you.

Take care and God Bless you and all your family.

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: kaylasmom May 12 2012, 08:30 PM

Hi leejaye,
I can never figure the time thing. My b-day is the 9th. I'm posting this tonite my time (eastern us) in hopes that you get this first thing on the 13th. Massive hugs n prayers for you today. Just know that all of us are holding you in our thoughts.
Shelby

Posted by: leejaye May 15 2012, 10:23 PM

Thankyou so much everyone, I so much appreciate your messages of support, I hope you guys got through Mother's Day ok, and Shelby, I was thinking of you all last week (did I wish you a happy birthday?)... it was really the strangest few days for me, I had this weird thought that Mischief led Purszi away on my birthday to show me how much i love him and to try to undo some of the bad memories from last year, losing him was somehow cathartic in dealing with losing her, I don't know...anyway, on a much brighter note i am loving having time off work with young Purszival, I promised him we would go outside everyday I was on holidays - luckily the weather has fallen in with this plan and it has been sunny every day so we have been working in the yard (he loves gardening, if he sees me digging a hole to plant something he comes running and starts digging too! This in addition to his own hole project - which is still ongoing), stopping to play hide and seek or chasings. Pursz has discovered a new tree to climb, luckily it's only small so i don't need the ladder to get him down!! Hope you like the pics of him in his tree, thankyou again, you are wonderful people, hope the universe is kind to you all, Leejaye

Posted by: moon_beam May 16 2012, 10:56 AM

Hi, leejaye, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Purszival are doing, and these wonderful pictures of your little boy. He looks sooooo very happy perched in his tree. I am so smiling about his "digging" projects. I can just hear him saying, "hey, mum, I know there is buried treasure here somewhere, perhpas it's over here. Hmm, it's got to be here SOMEWHERE - - just gotta keep looking!! I'll find it for you, mum."

I am so glad you and your precious Purszival are being able to enjoy you time off work this week. It's always nice when the weather complies with our plans, isn't it?

I hope today is treating you and your precious Purszival kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious little boy will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Noah and I send you both our purrs, rubs, and hugs. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Mischief.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: DannysMom May 16 2012, 05:52 PM

Hello leejaye, these are great pictures of Purszival! He looks so happy in the tree, like he's on top of the world. He's got a really sweet and bright little face, and he looks like he's a very playful cat.

Posted by: leejaye May 16 2012, 05:56 PM

Hey DannysMom, Thankyou so much, Purszi just loves being outside and he is extremely playful - one crazy little guy! How are your girls going? Give them their favourite pats for me, Leejaye

Posted by: LoveMyMickey May 18 2012, 06:15 PM

Hi Leejaye...Purszival is soooo cute in that tree. He has the sweetest face. Thank you for sharing his pics with us.

My friend, I hope you and Purszi have a happy day and evening. I'm always thinking of our angels, Mischief and Mickey. Wonder what they're getting into?

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Posted by: DannysMom May 19 2012, 02:11 PM

My girls are fine. It's been one week since I brought Shelley in, and she is doing so much better. And she is also very playful. You should see her acrobatics with the little toy mice that are strewn all over the place!
Hope you and Purszi are enjoying the outdoors!

Posted by: leejaye May 20 2012, 07:14 PM

Hi guys, Please don't mistake the angelic look on Purszi's face for anything but the desire to catch a lorikeet -



they land in his favourite tree and throw bird seed at him, poor boy! Well, we are going outside to enjoy the lovely last day of my holidays, the weather is a perfect garden day and Purszi is extremely anxious to be out there!! Thankyou to our LS friends, hope the universe is kind to all of you, Leejaye and Purszi

Posted by: Tom's Dad May 21 2012, 08:41 AM

Leejaye

What a great pic of your boy Purzi! The squirels taunt Theresa similarly on the balcony - but only when she's inside

Posted by: moon_beam May 21 2012, 03:20 PM

Hi, leejaye, greetings to you and your precious Purszival from Noah and me. I hope this finds you both doing well and in good spirits. Thank you sooo much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. If I were your precious Purszival I too would be thinking, "Just you wait, little bird - - come a little closer - - what a delicable treat you'd make!!!"

Hope you and your precious Purszival are enjoying a lovely day in your garden, and that you will have a peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Noah and I send you and your precious little boy our purrs, rubs, and hugs. Please know you and your precious Purszival are in my thoughts and prayers, and always look forward to knowing how you and your precious boy are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: DannysMom May 21 2012, 04:56 PM

Hi leejaye! Enjoyed the pictures. The lorikeets are such colorful birds, and there are so many of them in that tree! No wonder Purszi got all excited. You do have some beautiful and exotic creatures there in Australia, that's for sure. It must be like living in paradise.

Posted by: leejaye May 22 2012, 06:59 AM

Hey thanks Tom's Dad, moon_beam and DannysMom, So very glad you liked my Pursz and his lovely potential lunch, moon_beam he is definitely quietly asking them to come closer, lovely little mouthfuls! I'd love to think his intention was more benevolent, but this is the way of cats! The lorikeets themselves are way too alert to be caught (and their seed dish is where he can't reach it), they seem to have a lookout type system - and enmasse they yell at him, they are real hoodlums at times. Well, going to have our evening sit in the dark on the back porch, huge hugs for my non furred people friends and favourite pats to Tang, Theresa, Noah, Shelley and Mindy, thanks for stopping by, Leejaye and Purszival