Cool For Cats....

The purrfect way to start the day!

Brrrrrrr Miaowleteers it is cold!  It has suddenly plunged below zero here and the wind has been making it feel even colder.  The humans have been providing me with nice plush beds and warmed food but I have politely refused all but the tastiest morsels.  They just don't seem to understand that the warmest place to sleep is curled up in one of the Muleteer's beds!  At the moment I am favouring Dragon's bed as she is more discerning with her bathroom habits, those boys just go anywhere....

There is one other place that is perfect for a spot of napping.... this morning I was feeling a little sorry for myself because I had been in a bit of a cat fight with our neighbourhood bully cat last night.  I had a scratched nose and wounded pride, not to mention my wild eyes.  FH decided that I needed some TLC and sat down with me in Dragon's bed (good job it was clean), I climbed on board and settled in for a stroke and snooze.  FH had bought some coffee so there we sat in -3 C for an hour snuggling, I think I even heard FH purr or was I just hearing myself?

We chatted about the icicles on the wall, the frosty ground and all the while we made each other happy.  I purred, head butted and blinked a lot and FH sighed with relaxation and pleasure.

What better way to be spend a cold February morning than warming your hand and your heart?  FH pondered.... she could be in a heated, indoor shopping mall with a Starbucks Mocha Latte in one hand and a Big Mac in the other, or maybe laying in bed until noon with telly on in the background catching up on the soaps?

....or this.... an easy choice!

Starbucks?

Nah, not her style..... think she was pretty happy here with me, a room with a view, a companion with unconditional love, the sound of mules grazing, birds tweeting and crisp, cold air.  A warm lap and a gentle stroke for me and a piece of heaven for the human.  If only all mornings could be this purrfect!

For all you cat lovers out there, here is a quote we think you'll like :-)

I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed.  These things, to me, are expressions of love.

James Herriot