Wanderlost
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Thanks, Ralph. I do believe Czarny and Rudy will give us a lot of stories, too.
Rudy is a remarkably strong cat. Last night, it was very, very cold. Czarny slept with us. At one point, I felt Rudy walk across my feet, but when I shifted a little, he left. When WLToo woke up, he put his feet down on bare tile. Seems Rudy pulled the entire bedside rug under the bed and slept on it. WLToo has trouble shifting that rug, but Rudy pulled it completely under the bed and we never heard a sound. It will be even colder tonight; I hope Rudy joins us in bed and stays. If not, WLToo's feet will be cold in the morning...
We took the boys to the vet for their checkup, and to transfer their medical records to us. Rudy was fairly easy to put into the carrier, after we shooed him out from under the bed. Czarny, having seen Rudy go into the carrier, decided he wasn't having it. The chase was on. He'd hide somewhere, then come out when we called and rub on our legs. We'd pick him up, walk toward his carrier, and he'd go crazy. Finally got him into it by sneaky means, and he howled ugly names at us until the pickup actually began moving. Then he got just as quiet as Rudy.
At the vet, Czarny came out of his carrier and hid behind the computer monitor, the usual hiding spot for critters visiting the vet. Rudy was almost comatose in fear. When the vet pulled him out of the carrier, Rudy clung with all four feet to the blanket, so the vet examined him as he clung to it. Then all of us petted and fussed over him, to the point that he actually purred and didn't want to go back into the carrier. Czarny was expertly put back into his carrier, and home we went.
When we got home, Czarny shot out of the carrier and went into hiding. He stayed mad at us for almost 30 minutes. Meanwhile, I slid Rudy out of his carrier, wrapped him in the blanket, and held him. WLToo and I fussed over him until he nearly relaxed. WLToo fed him some treats, which he happily ate, then he wanted down. He's been visible off and on all evening, even watching a little TV, and not scramming the moment he sees us watching him.
Rudy weighs a full two pounds less than Czarny, leading me to believe he was the runt of that litter. Probably also explains why he's so fearful. But when our nephew dropped by, with a 20 pound turkey for WLToo to smoke next week, Rudy didn't even "spoil his relax" when Nephew looked under the cocktail table to see him. I do believe he's turning a corner and realizing this is his forever home.
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I see Czarny wiggling his butt. Rudy must be on the other side of the door. I want to watch this. Later, y'all.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." -- Mahatma Gandhi
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We're happy they're settling in, especially Rudy. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/cool.gif "cool")
"The only time you should fear cast iron is if your wife is fixin' to hit you with it."-Kent Rollins
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My college roommate is here visiting, and actually got Rudy so interested in playing that Rudy decided rubbing against college buddie's legs and getting petted was a good thing. Now he's bouncing around the great room, playing with the toys that Czarny thought were his, and allowing us to pet him a little. Yep, the little guy has decided this is home and these hoomans are his staff.
Last night, he walked all over the bed just after I went to bed, but still did not sleep with us. Czarny spent time on college roomie's bed, then tried to push WLToo off our bed.
Today, Rudy found and is using the Litter Robot. Hope Czarny finds it soon. We're migrating the standard litter box across the great room, and will turn the corner toward the laundry/pantry/mud room in a few more days, hoping both will just use the robot before the Thanksgiving gang is all here. Considering how fussy Rudy is about litter (he will go and bury Czarny's leavings while Czarny's still in the box), getting them both into the robot will be very good for Rudy -- and us.
I'm taking college roomie to the Weinachtsmarkt tomorrow, and Mom on Saturday, so I need a bit more sleep. Later, y'all.
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I haven't been on the forum in a couple of months so I just read through them today. I am so sorry to hear about Spotacus. He was such a special kitty and my heart breaks for his loss but I know that he is thrilled to see Czarny and Rudy get such an awesome new home and family. I'll shed a tear for Spot and then go hug my kitties in his honor. I look forward to reading your new adventures!
Me, DH, DD21, Elliott & Abby (dogs) and Mary Jane (cat)
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How was the Weinachtsmarkt?
Am glad to hear Rudy has decided to keep you
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Took college buddy to the Weinachtsmarkt and we both wound up buying Cutco implements. I got an elk knife for WLToo, since he, Tall Friend and Count Pavel will be hunting elk in January. College buddy got their kitchen shears that will cut through a penny, but aren't sharp edged. Amazing stuff. Then we both picked up some coasters woven in Oaxaca, Mexico by kids, whose parents weave big rugs, etc. The kids get to keep the monies from the coaster sales. And the local lavender farm had a stand of products, so I gave some lavender body butter to college buddy for Christmas.
After that, we went over to Tuesday Morning, where we both found stuff we needed, and I picked up some Christmas serve ware in Sister's china.
On Saturday, after college buddy left, I went to the city, delivered Sister's serve ware, then took Mom to the Weinachtsmarkt. We both bought stollen from a bakery a couple towns north of me. Most commercial stollen is bone dry, but this is super moist (with super sweet icing. I expect a serious glucose spike.). After that, we ate at an Indian restaurant near Mom's place. She'd never had Indian, and it took a bit of waiter assistance to find an entree that was mild enough for her tastebuds, but she did enjoy it.
Meanwhile, the kittens were at home alone all day. Didn't break a thing. They really are such good kitties. Rudy makes very clear when he needs attention: he tries to trip us. I think he'd like to spend some time on our laps, but just hasn't worked up the nerve yet. So we all settle for petting him while he weaves between our legs.
Meanwhile, the Christmas shopping is complete. Tomorrow, I'll wrap it all up, then ship out the long distance ones next week.
WLToo made the turkey brine today and tomorrow will brine the 24-pound turkey Nephew 2 got as a result of being employed by the huge regional grocery chain. Then Wednesday night, he'll put it in the smoker. After smoking some wild pig back strap for college buddy's visit, he thinks he's finally got the technique down. That back strap had ΒΌ" smoke ring on all sides. It was delicious.
Well, it's late and Czarny is trying to push me out of my recliner so he can stretch out. Night, y'all.
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Sounds like life is settling in for the new fur children. I'm with you about dry stollen. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/tongue.gif "tongue")
We both tire easily from shopping so this year and future years we're giving subscriptions to favorite magazines. Woodworking, gardening, cooking, and science mags are the main interests of our relatives and friends. I tuck a note into the Chtistmas card letting them know what they're getting. Easy peasy and it makes them happy getting something all year and not having to pay for a sub.
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Happy Thanksgiving to Czarny and Rudy and their parents.
More photos please.
I like the new title to this thread too. Spotacus would be proud.
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If these two don't calm down soon, I'll be anemic... I've long had scars from handling cats, but these two are puncturing me several times a day. My dermatologist will have something to say in a couple weeks...
Here's the best picture yet of Rudy. Note how he has spots on his haunches, instead of stripes.
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WLToo stayed up all night Wednesday, tending the smoker. The cats decided to keep him company, routinely zooming through the house to keep him awake. The result was three exhausted guys and a great smoked turkey. We all managed to not overeat, we sent plenty of leftovers home with visitors, and we still have most of a turkey to serve at our writers' group Christmas potluck.
Today, WLToo is still sleeping off and on. Rudy and Czarny did their early morning zooming, played with me (demanded it, actually), zoomed some more, and are also sleeping. I'm considering a nap myself. It's just that kind of day.
Leoghaire and this year's fawn came up yesterday and this morning. We didn't have anything for them (they don't like root vegetables, except carrots), so they ate the acorns in the copse.
Cousin with fifth wheel is visiting next week. They lost their dog that Alex despised so much late in the summer, so Czarny and Rudy should not be meeting dogs in the house this trip. I don't think they'd care for it -- they sure flattened their little kitty ears each time the shelter dogs started barking. Guess I won't be playing my tape of dogs barking Jingle Bells this year...
It occurred to me I've not eaten breakfast. If I don't eat, the gastritis pain shows up, so best get to it. Later, y'all.
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Bet that turkey was outstanding. We always make extra for those dishes we eat at Christmas too. The freezer is our friend. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/awink.gif "awink")
Rudy is a handsome young man. I would be tempted to call him Spotted Fever with all that zooming.
Their game of "Who's Zoomin' Who" sounds like ours when they were young. That's a great age unless you're trying to sleep.
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