KC & The Giggleman Gang: September 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006

9/30 Week 10 with KC

KC says get on over to WEEKEND CAT BLOGGING #69, hosted by her good furrr-ends at the House of (Mostly) Black Cats.

Go say hi to Sanjee, Boni, Mini, Gree and Pepi as well as Mom Robyn and Grandma Cat and find out what's going on.

If you know something that's going on or should be posted this weekend, share it with the other cats...just click here to send it to Hot(M)B!

Lookie, lookie...it's offishul...i's a ree-porter.

See me guarding tha fax ma-sheen for braking news!

...KC

Friday, September 29, 2006

9/29

KC sleeps in the most unusual places.
Sometimes it is just to be near Missy.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

9/28

What BIG eyes you have, KC!

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

9/27 - Waiting and watching

What are these two little girls up to today? Both of them sitting so quietly in the window? Missy says they are worried about two furr-iends...Ullrick and Rajjah.

Ullrick is a sweet little Norwegian Forest Cat living in Sweden. He has taken ill in the past few weeks, losing weight. His mommie took him to the vet for a lot of tests yesterday. Today they are performing exploratory surgery. They still are unsure what the problem is, they do know he is a very sick little boy. Please keep Ullrick and his Mommie in your purr-rayers today.

UPDATE: Little Ullrick went to the Bridge today. He was a very sick little guy. He is no longer suffering. Please pray for his Mommie and sis-fur Vessa.

Rajjah is a gorgeous little kitten adopted by Heather. Some big hunting dogs have been getting out of their cages in the rural area where they live. They have chased cats up trees. They chased little Rajjah off into the woods on 9/16. Heather is just heartbroken, as she and Rajjah shared a very special bond. Please keep Rajjah and Heather in your purr-rayers today also.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

9/26

Fanks you, Skeezix... i gots ur package today fer ur purrrr-thday. It wuz so neat. I gots tha fev-ver toys, boths of 'em, and runs away wifs 'em and hides 'em from Missy. Also took the FOS button* and hides it froms Mommie, 'cause she's bin lookin' fer that. Hee-hee. Fanks again, KC.

Uh-oh, looks like KC better check on those toys ...Missy did have her eye on this beauty, a peacock fev-ver. Missy was totally captivated by it and looks like she re-took it when KC wasn't watching.

Thanks, Skeezix, that was so sweet to send such a wonderful package for YOUR birthday!!!

Okay, you gals, you gotta remember to SHARE! Speaking of sharing, even Bear (the poodle woofie) enjoyed, she sampled the lucious lobster and really liked it.

Sunday, September 24, 2006

LUNA FOUND!

Little Luna has been found!

Meowers from Missouri have a translation of the Spanish post on Luna's blog.

9/23 - 9 Weeks w/KC

I ordered a Silly Snake for Missy and KC. It arrived Saturday, in time to mark KC's 9-week anniversary with us. KC was a bit apprehensive about the snake, but Missy got up from her afternoon nap (!) to "rescue" me from Silly Snake. Missy is normally so laid back, so placid, it was fun to see her "come to life" -- rolling over and over to "kill" her prey. There is a bit of nip inside the snake. And some crinkly stuff and a bell. Just a kitty cat's dream.

Christina included extra goodies in my order!!! A tiny, soft flannel pillow with a rope and bell that KC claimed immediately. And a beautiful wooden ornament -- round with painted golden stars and glitter -- she and her mom made. That's an ornament for cat people, they won't shatter and break! Even the packing is gorgeous. "I [heart] cats" ribbon, pretty greeting card, story cards attached to each item with silk threads, all colors of tissue paper. A very nice presentation if it was to be a gift -- if you and your cats could part with it.

Check out Christina's store on Ebay. She is setting up the Harmony Pillows website. If you want to contact her directly, use the website or ask and I'll send your her email.

Friday, September 22, 2006

9/22 - KC & Bear

Bear and KC, after their breakfast this morning. Wanted everyone to see how near in size the two are. KC is definitely getting longer, and her paws are enormous.

When she "kneads", which she does a lot, her front paws spread out and they are huge. She is starting to look more like a jungle cat than a scared little kitten. But she is so affectionate and cuddly and snuggly.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

9/20

Sunday, September 17, 2006

9/17 - A Lazy Sunday Afternoon

Saturday, September 16, 2006

9/16 - Eight Weeks w/KC!

This photo is a bit blurry, but you can see KC's posture as she grabs her very favorite toy, my camera wrist-strap. She "stole" it and refuses to give it back.

Remember when Baby KC could actually fit in this track around the Turbo Scratcher? She's grown a bit!

And finally, the beguiling KC peeking out of her favorite box. Even Missy has been helping by putting tha bitey on the corners.

Monday, September 11, 2006

9/11

On September 11, 2001, 71 law enforcement officers, 343 members of the NYC Fire Department and over 2,800 civilians died at the World Trade Center. Due to the quick actions of law enforcement officers, fire and EMS personnel, it is estimated over 25,000 people were saved.

A Tribute to Officer Thomas Michael Langone

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...John 15:13 KJV

This is my tribute to a true American hero. A man who was devoted to his family, his community, helping others, saving lives. A man who placed the welfare of others before his own. This was a man, as many noted, who never waited to be asked to do anything. If there was a need, he was there.

So it was on 9/11 when he received the call about the World Trade Center. He headed to the scene, suited up and went in to rescue survivors. He was last seen in a stairwell in the South Tower on the 20th floor, leading people out of the tangle of smoke and destruction.

Police Officer Thomas Michael Langone
Shield Number: 14356

End of Watch: 09-11-2001

Cause of Death: World Trade Center Attack

Thomas Langone came from a family and tradition of heroes. His father, Paul, who died in 1985, had been a volunteer firefighter with Roslyn Rescue for 33 years. Paul's uncle had been a volunteer firefighter for many years before him. From as early as they could remember, both Thomas and his brother Peter had wanted to follow in their footsteps. They dreamed of saving lives and serving others.

Their dreams became a reality. At first, Peter became a police officer and Thomas a firefighter. Through the years, they switched. Both were highly skilled rescue specialists. The two brothers often worked together. They were at the 1990 crash of Avianca Flight 52 in Cove Neck. They were at the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. And they worked together on their last call on 9/11/2001 at the World Trade Center, arriving separately not long before the collapse of the towers.

Thomas Michael Langone is survived by his wife, JoAnn; daughter Caitlin; son Brian; mother Sheila; sisters Joann and Rosemarie.

And He will raise you up on eagles wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand
.....from "On Eagles Wings" by Michael Joncas