MO-CATS DAY PARADE

MO-CATS DAY PARADE:

Some are Secretaries...

 Some are CEO's...

 Some love mousies...

 Some try to lure birdies...

 Some have pink noses and long whiskers...

 Some have secrets...

 Some wear hats...

 Some are Fans of Reality TV...

 Some are patriotic...

 Some flash for beads...

 Some love tummy-rubs...

 Some love nip...

Some fancy Nip-tinis... 

 Some are sweet and oh, so soft...

 Some are crazy and fun...

 Some leave us way too soon...

And All Have A Special Place In Our Hearts.

Meow Meow Meme Monday

Hello Audience, we were tagged by Life With Fae and Iggy for the Meow Meow Meme.  So here we go...

1) Where do you like to hang out?

Cloon:  My Secret Research Laboratory of course!  Theese is where I conduct on-going experiments etc.etc...

Neytiri:  In my comfy, blue "Prince" bed.  I love this bed!  (It has the word "Prince" embroidered on it.)

2)  Who is your favorite kitty crush?

Cloon:  Uh, I'm afraid that's classified information.  I have...names of various Ladycats here in my little black book which is kept in my vault when I am not using it...

Neytiri: Well I did ask Slash from 5-Cat Style & The Flyer to be my Valentine back in February but I am still a young, single Ladycat...however, we will share with you our "Household Crush" (me, Cloon & our Human), it's on Tiny Johnson from Katnip Lounge.  We're sweet on him because he looks Maine Coonish to us and reminds us of our dear friend TIM (who was a Maine Coon and is now in kitty heaven).

3)  What is your favorite scent?

Cloon:  That would be KFC of course!  (Back in the good ol' days when my Human would buy me some, that is!)

Neytiri:  Window whiffies for sure!  I love sniffing the breeze of an open window!

4)  What is your favorite TV show?

Neytiri:  The Martha Stewart Show.  That is how I learned to bake pies, kitty cookies and meringue mousies!

Cloon:  The Weather Channel.  When I was a kitten I would sit in front of the TV and stare at the weather reports.  I also enjoyed the music they played on it...

5)  What is your favorite movie?

Neytiri:  That would have to be Avatar.  I was named after Neytiri the lead female from the Na'vi Clan.  Uh, but I don't remember any Woofies being in the film Avatar...

Cloon:  Oh theese is Mr. L!  He was studying to be a film-critic-in-training and reviewed the film Avatar for us.  My favorite movie is Oceans 11.

6)  What is the best piece of feline wisdom?

Cloon:  "Felines should always strive for a balanced purr-sonality: 49% Crazy Man (or Woman) and 51% Stuffed Animal."

I'd also like to add a 2nd piece of wisdom..."A can of Num-Nums in the pantry is worth two in the factory."

Neytiri:  My piece of wisdom is: "Mousies should always wipe their feet at the door, it makes for an easier dusting job!"



We are asked to pass the Meme on to 3 others, so we have chosen:

1) Mario's Meowsings

2) Cathy Keisha - The World's Most Stunning Cat

3) The Oliver and Ruby Chronicles

Have a good Monday folks!

REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND: ANGEL PARADE

You've taught me so much. 

 I've watched how you live,

how you chase after life.

You inspire me to greater things. 

                         

(Unknown)

Doogie Howser PhD

                       Inka ("Girlfriend")

TIM

...to lay...my sorrow...aside

And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.

Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

(excerpt from "The Greatest Gift" by Karla M. Bertram)

In honour of Miss Sweet Praline, there is a party in Remembrance of  all the Furry Angels at FLOOF AND FUR

Once Upon A Time...The Story of George Clooney The Cat

CLOONEY'S NUM-NUM FUND...FROM THE VERY BEGINNING...PART 1:

Once upon a time, a Human found a character on the interwebs and it was love at first sight. That character was me. She adopted me from a rescue called Happy Cat Sanctuary and named me George Clooney (after her favorite celebrity). I was a REAL CHARACTER right from the very beginning...so I didn't mind the hats and outfits. At my Human's place I discovered a love for Num-Nums, so I decided to create a fund and began to blog for Num-Nums. http://bit.ly/a7Oj0Z In the process, lots of adventures took place and many other "characters" were involved.

I became the CEO of Clooney Credit Canada. My "Headquarters" was working to produce the World's First Clooneymobile. I had an Assembly Line with Assembly Line Elves working day and night except for those naps and Num-Num breaks. http://bit.ly/bwtACV The Elves went on strike once and I had to call in "The Negotiator". My cousin the Babushka Cat Hot Dog Vendor came from Old Country to sell hot dogs with sauerkraut on the picket lines. http://bit.ly/ceLot3

"Girlfriend" was my Secretary at Headquarters. She organized the Elves and me and was involved in other ventures such as the Mobile Waxing Unit. http://bit.ly/a2NLE8 We were very good pals and also threw parties at Headquarters especially for St. Patrick's Day. http://bit.ly/bWWwLH

"Girlfriend" founded the Pink Nose Society that was involved in "Saving The World...One Pink Nose At A Time". You had to be a feline and have a pink nose to join. http://bit.ly/c1ub9i I kept trying to infiltrate the Society but with no luck. http://bit.ly/9B4mg5

TIM was the only other member of the Pink Nose Society. He was a pal of ours from another household. He started out as Secretary and became Acting President when "Girlfriend" unexpectedly passed into kitty heaven. TIM did a lot of fundraising and was able to go on bird-watching trips. http://bit.ly/blOAEB The Society was left without pink noses late this summer when TIM joined "Girlfriend" in kitty heaven. But then out of the blue, "Girlfriend's" long-lost cousin appeared on the doorstep of Headquarters to carry on the legacy and assume the Presidency of the Society. http://bit.ly/c8VPbA

To be continued...

PINK NOSE SOCIETY AKA "TIM" THROWS "TIM" A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Cloon: Happy Birthday "TIM"!!!

TIM:

Cloon: "TIM" has mouthed a "silent meow". You don't look a day over "29" my friend!!!

TIM: No more third eye healing for you, my "friend".

Cloon: I'm just messin' with ya man! You look really good for your age, what's your secret?

TIM: I apply a "num-nums" facial mask weekly and get plenty of "beauty sleep".

Cloon: Excellent. Now, is it true that you threw yourself your own birthday bash?

TIM: Well, there's a shortage of pink noses in the "Society", so a guy's gotta do, what a guy's gotta do...

Cloon: Well, good on ya. But, if you would bend the rules a little with the "nose color" I could be the "Treasurer" and give you some help with the "Society".

TIM: Negatory. Pink noses only.

Cloon: You can't blame a guy for trying...Now what do you have planned for your birthday festivities?

TIM: "The Baby" and Mr. L are putting on a private Elvis concert for me and I'm hoping for an extra serving of num-nums from my Human.

Cloon: Sounds good. Well, "Happy Birthday to you ...and many more"...

(Cloon has the "jazz hands" going...)

TIM SNEAKS QUICK NAP TO RECOVER FROM PARTYING WITH "REEF MATES"


Hello Audience! Pierre Du Port emailed me this insider pic of "TIM" trying to grab a few winks after days of partying with the reef creatures. Unbeknownst to TIM, Pierre has gotten some "priceless" shots. At least Pierre didn't put lipstick on the guy or stick his hairy paw into warm water while he was "sleeping". He got off quite lucky with some private pics circulating the web. See felines, take note...this can happen to you when you go to 'Stralia. Theese one is a big "partay" place! Make sure to eat lots of Num-Nums before you start to party to give yourself a good base. Then of course, don't forget to take your sleep mask with you so you can get some shuteye in any location (see above photo). When you do wake up, remember the "hair of the dog":


2 parts Green Ale (or regular cerveza if green is not available)
1 part Num-Nums
1 part Vanilla Yogurt
1 tiny pinch of dog hair (makes sure it's TINY)

THEN PUT THEESE ONES IN MAGIC BULLET AND BLEND. THEN PUT CONCOCTION IN SHOOTER GLASS AND "DOWN THE HATCH"...

In 1 hour you will be back in business, trust me on theese one...

TIM JOINS PIERRE IN QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Cloon: Joining me via skype is "TIM" on location at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Hello TIM, what is going on?


TIM: I'm just relaxing after a full day at the reef watching fish.

Cloon: Did you get to see some good ones?


TIM: Definitely, most definitely!


Cloon: Do you still prefer birds or are you converted to fish now?


TIM: Well I must admit I was very impressed with the spectacular colors and variety of shapes and sizes. It was very entertaining...But no, I still am a bird fan.


Cloon: Did you have a chance to promote the "Pink Nose Society" so far in Australia?


TIM: Yes I most certainly did. I was able to get some contributions to my birdwatching fund.


Cloon: Now who are the creatures beside you?


TIM: They'z a couple of mates I met out on the reef. They came back to land with me for a brewski and to discuss hockey. It turns out they're big fans.


Cloon: Fans of beer or hockey?

TIM: Uh that would be hockey Cloon.

Cloon: Do you think you can bring them back to Canada with you for my zoo?


TIM: Not sure about that mate...they'z pretty happy out on the reef, it's a pretty good quality of life.


Cloon: You could tell them you'll take them to an Oilers game...


TIM: Yep, that might work. I'll get back to ya on that one...


Cloon: Excellent...keep us posted, will ya? Over and out.


TIM: Over and out.

MR. L IS SPECIAL GUEST MUSICIAN AT "PINK NOSE SOCIETY" WINTER CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER

Cloon: Well the festivities have finally wound down at the Winter Carnival Fundraiser. The last felines have left and the clean-up crew (the Assembly Line Elves on loan from yours truly) is hard at work. How much money were you able to raise today, TIM?

TIM: It was a most excellent day for fundraising and for the "Pink Nose Society". 200 felines were in attendance today for the Carnival. So, I raised a hefty sum of $9800.

Cloon: Wow, are you sure that the rules still exclude me from being the Treasurer?

TIM: Do you have a pink nose?

Cloon: No, it's gray actually.

TIM: Well then, you don't gets to be the Treasurer. But getting back to the matter at hand, "Girlfriend" would have been very proud of today's results and the high calibre of the event.

Cloon: That is for sure. You did her proud! Well congratulations! Now for a few words with Mr. L, today's guest musician... So, please tell the Audience about your special drum.

Mr. L: It's called a djembe and it's from Africa.

Cloon: How did you come to take an interest in theese African drum?

Mr. L: I'm studying to be a film critic in my spare time so I often rent independent films to watch. One such film was called "The Visitor". It is about someone who plays the djembe. I was very taken with both the storyline of the film and the drumming, so when I attended a fair trade Christmas craft fair and saw a djembe from Africa there, I immediately purchased it.

Cloon: Fascinating! Do you practice everyday?

Mr. L: I do indeed. And when I do, "The Baby" always dances around because he likes the drumming.

Cloon: Yes, and "The Baby" got the crowd going today, didn't he? Most of the felines, including myself, were dancing around. We all worked up a really good appetite for the weenie roast. Well, there you have it folks. Remember, you heard it here first...

ANYONE WISHING TO BOOK MR. L & HIS DJEMBE FOR EVENTS OR ANYONE IN NEED OF A FILM CRITIC "IN TRAINING" ARE ASKED TO CONTACT HIS BOOKING AGENT AT 1-800-THE-KING.

TIM FROM THE "PINK NOSE SOCIETY" ORGANIZES WINTER CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER

Hello this is a public service announcement from me TIM, the Secretary and President of the Pink Nose Society. I'z organizing a winter carnival at the venue of Von Ice Enterprises (cuz we has a big backyard for festivities) for the most prestigious club around...the one and only "Pink Nose Society". And I'z the one and only "pink nose" that is a member of this club. Therefore, it is very exclusive. I am currently recruiting volunteers to help me with this special event. (Please submit a curriculum vitae highlighting proper credentials and relevant skills and experience.) The Winter Carnival is being held in the memory of "Girlfriend" past President of the PNS. All proceeds will go to the Pink Nose Society Birdwatching Fund. (I hopes to take another birdwatching trip in the upcoming spring.) Now for the details of the Winter Carnival...listen closely felines. This event is taking place on the Winter Solstice of Monday, December 21, 2009. It will begin sharply at 10:47 AM the exact time of the solstice. Felines please ensure that you form an orderly queue half an hour before the Festival begins. Entrance fee to the event is $49.

The itinerary is as follows: 10:17 AM - Orderly queue forms

10:30 AM - Entrance to event and ice breaker games

10:45 AM - All felines are served a hot toddy to toast in the Solstice

10:47 AM - Winter Solstice 2009 Toast and Cheers

11:00 AM - Special Guest Musician

11:30 AM - Snow Angels, Snowman Building Contest, Birdwatching

12:00 PM - Live JumboTron presentation of the 5th Annual Cat Toy
Awareness March

12:30 PM - Weenie and Marshmallow Roast

1:00 PM - Pro Bono Seminar by Cloon

2:00 PM - Moonwalk lessons by TIM

2:30 PM - Backyard Sleigh Rides (courtesy of Mr. L)

3:00 PM - Picture with Santa (also courtesy of Mr. L)

3:30 PM - Snack (Cloon's famous catnip brownies)

3:45 PM - Elvis Voice Coaching Lessons (courtesy of "The Baby")

4:00 PM - Event Wrap-up and Evaluation Survey

Felines avoid disappointment...purchase tickets early... this will be a sell-out event.

Call 1-800-PNK-NOSE...Lines are now open...

TIM AND "THE CHALLENGER" (OFFICIAL JUDGES OF THE NUM-NUMS TASTE TEST CHALLENGE) TABULATE THE FINAL RESULTS...

The Audience at Headquarters is buzzing with excitement and speculation regarding the final poll results of the Taste Test Challenge. Bets have been waged and now felines worldwide are holding their breath until "The Challenger" does his official little dance and TIM gives the secret signal signifying that the results are in...

TIM:

"The Challenger": (Performing a stiff rap dance) It is official...TIM has mouthed a silent meow and moonwalked across the studio...The results are in!!!....

TIM: It's a shocker...Folks! Those felines who have bet on the long shot with Vegas will soon be buying their own private islands in the South Pacific and enjoying leisurely days of endless bird-watching...(Throw me a couple of pebbles will ya and invite me to stay on as your permanent house guest)...

"The Challenger": Yo Yo TIM, the results are in...Let's git on wit it...

TIM: Drum roll please...It's official...The winner of the World's First Num-Nums Taste Test Challenge sponsored by Clooney Credit Canada is..."A"... Here to reveal the identity of Num-Nums "A" is Cloon...

Cloon: Hello, hello, hello my furry little friends. Hold onto your britches...theese one is a good one! Are you all ready? Without further adieu, I say, "Will the REAL Num-Nums Please Step Forward"...

The Audience is out of control with excitement, cheering "CLOON, CLOON, CLOON"...

Cloon: The REAL Num-Nums is my original Num-Nums...Wellness Beef and Chicken Formula...

There is a mixed reaction in the Audience, some felines are doing the samba while others gasp in astonishment with their mouths open...There is only one thing left to do...Cloon proceeds to the Vault to get his secret laboratory findings and hold his official press conference...

Suddenly, the alarm system at Headquarters is sounded and Cloon emerges from the Vault with a very serious look on his face.

Cloon: Attention Everyone! My secret laboratory findings have been stolen from the Vault...There is only one canine who can assist me...This is a job for Private Eye Von Ice...

CLOON EXITS STAGE LEFT TO PLACE A CALL TO VON ICE ENTERPRISES...

TO BE CONTINUED...

TIM, SECRETARY OF THE "PINK NOSE SOCIETY" RETURNS FROM "WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY" IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
"Girlfriend": Well hello there, my pink-nosed friend!

TIM: Where's the num-nums? I was promised num-nums...

"Girlfriend": Oh, dear... Well, let's conduct this interview first, shall we...That's a nice hat you have there!

TIM: It's my official bird-watching hat. Except for, they got my name wrong...It ain't Stanley...

"Girlfriend": Oh, dear...We'll have to get that attended to. Now, can you please share with the Audience your favorite part of the bird-watching trip?

TIM: Yes. It was the Homing Pigeon Release. You see, my Birthday was missed on the Blog this year and even though I do have "tough fur", my feelings was hurt. So, my Belated Birthday was acknowledged by having homing pigeons released in my honour. Now, this experience was "unforgettable" and I was deeply touched.

"Girlfriend": Wow. That is quite something! We do apologize profusely for forgetting your Birthday here on the Blog. You know we "loves you like our own". And Cloon passes on a "Uh, sorry about that" to you. Now, did you make the bird noises or perform the "silent meow" when the pigeons were released?

TIM: It was so exciting that I did make the bird noises, I must admit.

"Girlfriend": Excellent. What else did you like about the trip?

TIM: I liked the songbird hike and seeing the rare birds and the parrots had very nice colors as well.

"Girlfriend": Now you did present the World Bird Sanctuary with a charitable donation from our "Pink Nose Society", can you tell the Audience about this?

TIM: Yes. I am very proud to say that I presented them with a cheque for $100.

"Girlfriend": You also have some other very exciting news for the Audience, am I correct?

TIM: Yes. I have submitted my application for the Internship Program at the World Bird Sanctuary and am currently waiting to see if I will be accepted.

"Girlfriend": Wow, that is indeed exciting! What kind of duties must you perform if you get accepted as an intern?

TIM: Well it is quite extensive. I will be involved in bird rehabilitation, field identification of birds & documentation of behaviors, public education, interacting with visitors and I must be capable of rigorous outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.

"Girlfriend": That is quite an involved undertaking. Good luck to you and please keep us updated regarding your internship status.

TIM: I will. I must admit I'z quite excited. I check the mailbox on a daily basis.

"Girlfriend": Well Audience that's a wrap. A thank you again to "Feline Vogue" for donating the miniature binoculars to us for the trip.

TIM HEADS INTO THE KITCHEN FOR NUM-NUMS...

INTERVIEW WITH ESTEEMED FELINE "SRI GURU T.I.M."

DIM THE LIGHTS PLEASE... AND SILENCE...

THE ESTEEMED FELINE "SRI GURU T.I.M." HAS WADDLED INTO THE STUDIO FOR A RARE INTERVIEW.

Cloon: We are honored by your presence Sri Guru T.I.M.

T.I.M:

Cloon: Audience, the holy one has mouthed a "silent" meow.

(The studio is abuzz with astonishment.)

Cloon: Order, order in the court! (Cloon pounds his little paw to restore order.) I understand that it is very rare for you to give a public appearance and interview, to what do we owe this pleasure?

T.I.M: Num-nums. I was promised num-nums. It's in the contract...

Cloon: Ahh, that explains it. Now, let's get down to business. I hear you heal with your "third eye". Can you tell me how you discovered this secret power?

T.I.M: One day I eavesdropped on my Human and heard that he was planning to take me to the Vet because I was squinting with one of my eyes. So, I used my "third eye" to heal my eye and put a monkey wrench into the Vet visit.

(Audience is oohing and ahhing...)

Cloon: Silence! Wow, that's an incredible story! Now, can you do other things with this "third eye" like make num-nums materialize out of thin air?

T.I.M: If I could do that, I wouldn't be here talkin' to you, would I?

Cloon: Point well taken. Give me some more info on this "third eye".

T.I.M: Well, I use my "third eye" to send healing energy to Humans and critters. It works on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Cloon: Send me some "third eye" action for the "irregularity", will ya?

T.I.M: Throw me some crunchies (aka kibbles) and we'll talk.

Cloon: You drive a hard bargain. So, Guru T.I.M. how did you get to be so enlightened?

T.I.M: The interwebs, specifically wikipedia.

Cloon: And how did you learn the art of eavesdropping, which you mentioned earlier?

T.I.M: I took an intensive weekend seminar on "Eavesdropping on your Human" by a feline known as "Girlfriend".

Cloon: Audience, the lights are dim, there is silence, we are going to close our eyes, repeat a mantra and Sri Guru T.I.M. will send each of us some "third eye" energy. Are you all ready? Ok, repeat after me. OM, T.I.M., OM, T.I.M., OM, T.I.M...

Cloon: Audience, open your eyes, Sri Guru T.I.M. has disappeared off stage.

Wait a minute, what the...

Sri Guru T.I.M. is in the kitchen eating all my num-nums... That's not in the contract...

DONATE TO THE NUM-NUM FUND AND REPLACE THE INVENTORY THE HOLY ONE HAS EATEN... AND CLOON WILL SEND YOU SOME "THIRD EYE" ENERGY (it can't be that hard to figure out, I study the interwebs as well...)