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Tag Archives: cat photos
16/52: present purr-sonalities: shadow
Having recently featured Zorro in his own special post, today it is Shadow’s turn. A black cat, with a little dash of white, at fourteen he is now flecked with grey, taking after his human “dad”. His voice is higher-pitched … Continue reading
12/52: present purr-sonalities: zorro
Our current cats, whilst not pedigreed, are very special to us. At fourteen years old, Shadow and Zorro continue to give us lots of happiness, and occasional mischief. Today I am going to feature our black and white boy, Zorro. … Continue reading
362/366: black and blue
The blue chair I bought recently at a garage sale has had a makeover, and is now black. As you can see, Zorro approves either colour scheme, which leads to a question: can cats differentiate between different colours? And how … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my garden, cane chairs, cat photos, project 365
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361/366: the companion marigold
Marigolds are apparently good companion plants for tomatoes, so I bought a few of the potted ones to have in the house on Christmas Day and to later plant in the garden. Although this is an expensive way to buy … Continue reading
360/366: the festivities continue
As if to wish me a Merry Christmas, yesterday Zorro jumped up onto the coffee table where I had put the poinsettias temporarily and sat directly behind them. He stayed there while I raced to get my camera, seemingly knowing … Continue reading
348/366: seasons greetings from shadow
It was Shadow’s turn for my attempt at a Christmas photo shoot. I saw him sitting in Zorro’s spot on the patio and quickly threw some decorations around him. However, one of the first snaps I took turned out the … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my house and garden, cat photos, cats, Christmas, project 365, Sandi Claws, Shadow
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346/366: zorro and the blue chair
Another bargain from a garage sale is a cane chair, of which Zorro heartily approves. It provides a comfortable spot for him to sit elevated, good for hot days where the air can circulate around him. Imagine wearing a fur … Continue reading
Posted in cats, House and garden, Photography
Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my house and garden, cane chair, cat photos, cats
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340/366: Christmas cat
Prior to our first cats, Bubble and Squeak, our first “child” had been Willy, a stuffed toy who was the mascot of the Australian 1984 Olympic Games. For many years I used to dress him up for the occasion that … Continue reading
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Tagged 366 days and 26 years in my house and garden, cat photos, cats, Christmas, Christmas cats, project 365
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326/366: a comfy corner and gratuitous cat photo
I’ve been tidying up the patio area under the pergola as I continue my tropical makeover. In this corner I have put a couple of director’s chairs, a table and a potted palm. Look closely, and you may see that … Continue reading
