01/03/2025 – Hunker Down Time

Pia thinks of helping © Colehauscats.com
Pia thinks of helping © Colehauscats.com

Holiday stuff is mostly packed away, the house is clean, and we’re collecting ourselves and the things we love most for the winter ahead. We’re hunkering down for any future storms coming.

Salvia, Pineapple Sage, 2025 © Colehauscats.com
Salvia, Pineapple Sage, 2025 © Colehauscats.com

Outside, this Pineapple Sage, named because crushed leaves smell somewhat like pineapple, is still blooming. We’ve had a few frosts, nothing extra hard yet, and still, this pretty perennial is still going. Avid gardener Mom’s already dreaming of where she’d like to transplant it to because where it’s at isn’t ideal. You have no space, Mom. It might have to stay where it’s at. Mom’s scheme is to swap it with something else because that’s how gardeners think in January.

Tessa claims the winter blanket © Colehauscats.com
Tessa claims the winter blanket © Colehauscats.com

Back inside where it’s much warmer, Tessa insists no one takes her blanket. We’re not sure when, exactly, this became HER blanket but have learned over the years, anything Tessa confidently stretches her paw over, in her mind, becomes hers. Until something better comes along.

Quint and Tessa © Colehauscats.com
Quint and Tessa © Colehauscats.com

Not everyone subscribes to Tessa’s claim the blanket is hers alone. Some cats have their own opinions on that matter.

Viola © Colehauscats.com
Viola © Colehauscats.com

Wait! We can do that??

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2024Pia’s Job Skills
2023 – No post
2022A Fresh Coat of New Year
2021 – No post
2020Finally Friday
2019 – No post
2018A Wednesday Smile
2017 – No post
2016 – No post
2015 – No post
2014Making Friends Friday
2013 – No post
2012 – No post

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6 Responses to 01/03/2025 – Hunker Down Time

  1. Why yes, Viola…cats can do anything that they darn well like.

  2. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:

    Tessa doesn’t look pleased that Quint is behind the blanket. I had two roses in bud because of the very mild autumn/winter, but this morning woke up to -8C. That will have put an end to them flowering.

  3. da tabbies o trout towne says:

    happee furst week in jan ewe arry guyz ! we wood like ta see sum flowerz
    heer two….gotta wait tho…hope mom findz a grate place for pine apple 🍎‼️😺🐟💙

  4. 15andmeowing says:

    That blankie is big enough for everyone. XO

  5. Muriel Reilly says:

    Love seeing an outstretched leg as Tessa is doing.
    It is one of the best compliments to letting you know how safe, secure & loved they are feeling!
    Happy Healthy Joyful New Year to all in the Colehaus family!

  6. meowmeowmans says:

    Tessa looks shocked that Quint’s behind the blanket. And Viola, we bet Quint would make some room for you back there if you want!

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