Guarding Mandy

This week has been very busy because Mandy has let her guard down and bugs are everywhere! Peyton and I have had to point bugs out in the back yard every time Mandy has gone outside. We also discovered an angry bug in the upstairs window. Sam was surprised that a hornet was inside. Mandy found the angry bug before Sam went to work, and she asked him to take care of it. I also found a long skinny bug with hundreds of legs and brought him inside to show Peyton. I had to be very cautious as I slipped past Mandy with the bug because if she knew I had it she would not let me in the house. Peyton and I played with the long bug until Mandy caught us. She captured the bug and released him outside long before we were ready to stop playing with him.

Mandy and Sam have been splashing around in the big tub again. They can splash water all over the patio and there is no place safe for Peyton and I have no place to hide when they are in the big tub. Yesterday Mandy let me outside and then she forgot about me! I think I was outside for hours before Mandy let me in! Peyton said I was really only outside for around 10 minutes, but it sure felt like hours!

Well, it is time to clean house again. Today has pulled the dresser draws out and has clothes all over the place!
Elway

Water Monsters

Summertime must be here! Sam and Mandy went for a dip in the big tub last night! It is the first time that they have been in the big tub this year, and they splashed and swam for a long time last night. Peyton did not come out so he was unable to enjoy the outdoors while Mandy and Sam splashed like water monsters. He was being a snob so Mandy told him he could stay inside the rest of the night.

This morning Mandy and Sam put that awful liquid on the back of our necks. It smells so bad, but Mandy says we have to use to keep the bugs away. She says it is better to have the liquid on our necks every once in a while then to have bugs. I guess I don't have an option. Nasty stuff.

Mandy cleaned out the suitcases yesterday, and I do believe that they will be home for a while because the suitcases are all put away. I think Mandy will even hide them upstairs again!

Peyton and I are playing this morning. Mandy thinks we are cute and we are putting on a big show for her. Well, it’s my turn to pounce so, here I go. Don’t spoil the fun and tip off Peyton.
Elway

Lounging

Today we are lounging around the house with Mandy and it is marvelous. It has been several days since I spent time with Mandy because she and Sam left us again! I could not believe that they would behave in such a fashion as to desert us again--especially after I told them how I felt about it last time. They were gone even longer than last time, and today Mandy has been rather lazy. I am sitting with her on the couch and the house is quiet. Mandy does not even have music on to listen too, and I am thoroughly enjoying the quiet time with her. Sometimes she is so quiet I think she is asleep, other times she is jabbering away on that talking devise.

This morning Mandy opened the back door and it smelled awful! One of the fish has passed on to a better place, and he smelled ripe! I promised Mandy I did not hurt that fish because I have not been outside since she left me. Mandy said she knew that it was no one’s fault--She said the fish was old and had lived a good life. Sam and Mandy held a small service for the fish and now the fish is resting peacefully.

When Mandy and Sam came home last night, we were already asleep. At first I thought it was the nice lady coming to feed us and clean our box, so I hid in the closet, but when Elway said it was Mandy and Sam I came running out. Mandy says they are home to stay for a good long while, and even promises to put suitcase away! In fact, I think I should remind her to put them away now!
Peyton

Up, Down, All Around

The people are energized today. Mandy normally does several things around the house during the day, but today Sam is here too. He is working on the computer and cleaning the floors. Mandy is all over the house. She has been upstairs, in the bedroom, in the garage, out back--she is all over the place! They are cleaning and working. Mandy has taken time to play with me, and provide treats for my good behavior. When Vacuum came out Elway took cover under the bed. He is now pouting because Vacuum upset his morning. There is one nice thing about Mandy’s and Sam’s absence last week—No Vacuum. The Vile Villain does not come out when they are not around.

Both yesterday morning and this morning, Mandy sat outside by the big tub soaking her feet. She says it is ready to enjoy! I do not know how she came to this conclusion, as the water still smells the same to me.

Last night, Mandy watched the clock very closely and then suddenly hops up and runs out the front door and stands in the rain. I was completely flabbergasted! Why would she just go stand in the rain? She even invited me to go with her. Why would I want go to stand in the rain? She said she was hoping that she would see the space station fly over. I guess there were a few gaps in the clouds, but I concluded that she was unsuccessful based on her demeanor when came back inside.

Well, I am going to take my afternoon nap.

Peyton

Broken Schedule

Mandy and Sam have wondered off their usual schedule so far, that I have no idea what is going on. This morning Mandy’s alarm went off like a normal day, but Sam and Mandy have not followed their normal routine. Sam ate breakfast with Mandy like normal, but then rather than going to work, he started working here. How odd that he would not leave for the office but stay here with us. Mandy is going about her normal routine, but I don’t understand what is going on. Why is Sam home? Peyton thinks it is some kind of penance for leaving us alone. But I don’t think Peyton is right because Mandy is almost ignoring Sam; they are not even in the same room. She said she has to let Sam work because he has to be able to get stuff done. Mandy and Sam are very seldom in separate rooms. I don’t know what kind of stuff Sam is doing, but it must be important, because Mandy and Sam are never quite when they are together. She is acting like he is not even home, and Sam is just sitting quietly in the kitchen with his computer. What strange practices this people have; they never cease to amazing me.

Well, Mandy is off to do something else, and I think I will follow her because she is following a somewhat normal routine.
Elway

Deserted Yet Again

Yet again, Sam and Mandy deserted us. Early last week, they packed up big suitcase and left while we were eating an early supper. Mandy arranged for a nice lady to come and take care of us, but it is just not the same when Mandy is not here to entertain us throughout the day.
When they came home a few nights ago, Suitcase smelled of very strange places and scents I have never before smelled. She quickly unpacked and I am sure they are home to stay. I have told Mandy and Sam exactly what I think about being left alone, and I am positive they received the message of complaint. I delivered the message in the middle of the night, at the top of my cat lungs, when they were both asleep. Sam told me to be quite and Mandy muttered much the same sentiment. They were not pleased receive the grievance in the middle of the night, but neither was I pleased to be left alone.

Last night something very strange happened. Mandy was sitting next to Sam when she said something about an allergic reaction. They both jumped up and began looking for something. I never did figure out what they were looking for, but they found it because they settled in on the couch again. Whatever they found caused Mandy to behave very strangely. She became very sleepy and before she made it too the bedroom, she laid down on the floor. She startled Elway because she never sprawls out on the floor like that. When he tried to smell her, Mandy started laughing. Elway and I stood back in amazement as Sam made Mandy stand up and get ready for bed. She might have been asleep before she crawled in bed, because when Elway and I joined her she was very still and she did not pet us like normal. Elway climbed all over Mandy and smelled her. He said she was still breathing. Sam let Mandy sleep very late this morning. I tried to wake her up, and remind her it was Sunday, but Sam said I should let her sleep. I am not sure what she was allergic too, and I do not believe she knows either. It was very strange, and I do not like when Mandy does not feel well. I did my part to help her feel better by snuggling her feet to keep her warm, and I think it must have helped.

Well, I am going to nap for a while. I am tired. It is hard to work snuggle feet.
Peyton

Play Time!

This morning Mandy spent much time playing with us and our springy toy. She has been negligent in playing with us, and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time jumping, twisting, and flying through the air. I do hope that Mandy continues to entertain us with the springy toy, because it gives me hours of great pleasure.

The windows were open again this morning, but only for a short time. It was not as enjoyable outside, because the air was thick. It does not make for an easy atmosphere for Mandy’s jumping and stretching routines. So, the windows were closed. Elway and I were not playing outside, because we are spending as much time with Mandy as possible to let her know how much we like having her home with us.

Well, it is close to morning nap time, but I want to make sure I nap close to Mandy so I have to go. She is moving all over the house today and it is making a nap quite difficult.
Peyton

Mr. Turtle Returns with Warning

Mandy and Sam left us. On Friday they just packed up and left; it happened very quickly. Peyton and I were not expecting to be left alone for the weekend, but we did actually enjoy the time alone. They left us with free reign of the house, and it was delightful. I was able to sit in the bathroom window without anyone stopping me. I am not sure where Mandy and Sam went, but when they came home yesterday, I was pleased to see them. However, I made sure they were unaware of my pleasure. Both Peyton and I were very distant until bedtime, and then we cuddled them and let them know we had missed them. It is just not as fun to sleep without them because they are snuggly and warm.

This morning Mr. Turtle came back to visit us! We have not seen him since last fall! He had many stories to tell us and warned us of a new enemy…Squirrel. Mr. Turtle had not been gone long when Squirrel showed his ugly face and jumped on my screen. I saw him when I was inside with Mandy. I went sprinting through the open window and across the back patio where I also took a flying leap to latch onto the screen to scare him off. Mandy came running out of the house; apparently I should not try to climb the screen like Squirrel. She scared Squirrel off, and our screen is safe from Squirrel for now--but I am watching closely. I will protect my space and Mandy from that scoundrel Squirrel.

I need to patrol some more.
Elway

Work Out

Every morning Mandy wakes up only to do these crazy jumping or stretching routines. I normally watch her while she preforms these crazy habits, and they always make me quite sleepy. Mandy makes it look easy now, but when she started I do not think it was so easy. I figured I would try it out to see if it was difficult.

It was hard work. I do not think I will try it again, and I am unsure why Mandy keeps this up.

Mandy told me last night I was a bad cat. Sam found me on the Noise Maker and pointed it out to Mandy. She was angry and said that I committed one of the worst of sins. She said it might be unforgivable, and I have to promise never to touch the Noise Maker again. I promised, but I probably will not keep my promise.

Well, I am going to go eat some crunchies.
Peyton

Jealousy is never cute

Peyton has backed down from trying to claim my window, and as far as I can tell, has given up the quest; however, he did steal my spot on the bed last night. I sleep next to Mandy, and last night Peyton slept in my spot. Mandy said there was plenty of room, and invited me to sleep on the bed too, but how could I sleep when that bed hog was in my spot?

Yesterday, Sam and Mandy acted out of routine again. Sam came home from work early, and Mandy rushed him out of the house as soon as he got home. Later when they came home, they changed again, fed us dinner, and then left again! All of the coming and going, and coming and going, is out character. They normally don’t rush around.

Mandy has kept the windows closed saying it's too humid outside. So I'm going to watch the people pass by the front window.
Elway

Hypocritical Traitor

Peyton acts like the war of the window is such an inconvenience to his life, but do you know who Sam found in the window this morning? That Traitor! Stay out of the window. Stop fighting against Mandy. The whole time he was yelling at me, he was plotting how to take over the window for himself. Well, Peyton, beware; the real war has only just begun.

Elway

The War Ends!...I hope

I think the War might be over! Finally! Sam caught Elway in the window Sunday morning and Elway has not been back on the window while Mandy and Sam have been awake. Sam snatched Elway out of the window and tossed him in the tub. Sam forced Elway to stay in the tub for a while, then he locked Elway in the litter box room. Both Mandy and Sam told Elway only good cats could leave the room. I was allowed to pass freely in and out, but Elway could not leave. I thought they might keep Elway in that room with them all day, but Mandy told Elway if he promised to be a good kitty, then she would let him out. She said although it was a tiny space, he did not need any more space to survive because he had the box and food. It took Elway a long time, but after much whining, eventually he warmed up to Sam and Mandy and promised to be a good cat.

This morning Sam and Mandy changed up their routine. Sam woke up and rather than getting ready for work, he started messing with my box. He emptied out all of the litter and took my box away. Mandy cleaned all around where my box is supposed to be, and then cleaned the rest of the room. Sam took a very long time to bring my box back into the room and I started to feel a little desperate. Eventually, Sam brought my box back in, but he did not put litter in, and I started feel even more desperate. I watched Sam carefully, and when he opened the back door, I darted outside. I hated to use the outdoors, but my box was empty and I had to exercise the freedom Strange Cat mentioned. It was awful and barbaric. I came right back in, and hid. I knew Mandy and Sam would be upset, but the box was otherwise disposed. Eventually, Sam put my box back just so, and it is nice and clean--much nicer than before. Sam even cleaned up my outside indiscretion and Mandy told him it was because I was desperate.

It is raining outside. Again. It has rained pretty much all weekend. Mandy and Sam are watching the TV closely, and it keeps speaking about the oil spill. I cannot believe that those people have not cleaned up their mess yet. Mandy would not allow that in our house, and I think those people should fix this mess quickly. The TV also says there is a ban on fishing. How am I supposed to eat my Tuna dinners if there is no fishing?!

Wow, it is really pouring outside. I hear Thunder in the distance; I think it might be time to hide in the closet.
Peyton