Big Night Out

Tonight was a first. I went out and painted the town red! Sam, Mandy and Stella took off with Bomom and Bonedad (who, by the way, are in town) and left us all alone in the house. Fortunately for Elway and me, the front door was not closed tight and it blew open while everyone was gone. Elway came and told me the good news and we cautiously crept out the front door into the wild blue yonder! We boldly went were no house cat has gone before—out the front door! Elway was a whimp and would not venture far into the world beyond our front door. He stayed close by the house, so when Mandy and Sam drove up he scurried into the house like a ‘fraidy cat.

Mandy and Sam jumped out of the car and dashed into the house to make sure everything was in place. Elway told me they tore the house apart looking for me, but I was busy exploring the wide world beyond the house! I ventured into the neighbors yard and saw all kinds of bugs, frogs and lizards. Sam, Mandy, Bonedad and Stella all looked for me outside, but I was too busy to bother acknowledging their cries. Stella was the most pathetic of my pursuers. She called after me, and then started crying—loudly. Mandy had to take her in the house to calm her down.  Listening to her almost made me feel guilty for hiding out—almost but not quite.

Anyway, at one point Sam jumped in the car and drove around. I am unsure what he expected to see, other than the strange animals in the neighbor’s yard. They were a little bigger than me, but these strange looking animals wore masks. I am unsure why such strange looking bandits would need masks, but they were not friendly. I did not engage in making first contact, but rather left them to continue on without interference. Sam and Mandy said that was the best course of action.

After a while I started to feel guilty that everyone was continuing to look for me and I figured it was time to return home. I casually walked home and Sam chased me into the house. Stella cheered for me, clapping and waving to welcome me home. She almost warmed my heart—almost but not quite.

Anyway, that was my big night out. Since arriving back home, Sam and Mandy have put flea and tick medicine on both Elway and me and the front door is closed and locked. I would venture to guess that we will not be making another trip into the world for a while.

Elway seems to think we have had enough adventures in the house. We have had several rounds of company since our last post—which was a long time ago. Ajulie visited. She and Mandy played like children. Those girls giggle and whisper like children and scream almost as loudly as Stella. Ajulie did love on us and it was partially acceptable. She kept Mandy busy and I guess they had fun because they were not here very much.

Oma was here as well. Tim was not with her this time and we spent some time with her. She was rather kind about giving us space when we wanted it and petting that hard to reach spot when we wanted her too.

Well, I guess that pretty much wraps up the excitement of today.

Peyton