10/27/2023 – For the Love of Cheese

Asking Tessa hard questions © Colehauscats.com

When Dad told Mom he had a sit-down talk with Tessa and asked her some hard questions, Mom may not have been paying close attention, and for good reason. Really, does this cat ever listen to anything said to her? Tessa’s always done whatever she wants, whenever she wants (within reason), and to whomever she wants. That’s just the trouble-seeking Tessa we’ve come to know and love.

Dad asked how she was doing lately. Tessa had no response.

Dad asked why she was intent to leap onto countertops and in particular, the off-limits buffet (boo-fay) when she knew she’d get yelled at for it. Again, Tessa had no response.

Dad asked why she intentionally smacked her brother Quint the other day, nearly scratching his eye, and she just stared at Dad like he was speaking dog.

Then, Dad told her he was disappointed in her for doing that.

Tessa and her pleading for cheese eyes © Colehauscats.com
Tessa and her pleading for cheese eyes © Colehauscats.com

That got a response.

Then again, it could have been the cheese snack he had in his hand, for she then reached out a soft paw toward him and pawed the air. Or maybe she was just trying to snag the cheese. You be the judge.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2022 – No post
2021Woe-less Wednesday
2020 – No post
2019 – No post
2018 – No post
2017A Friday Infraction
2016 – No post
2015Ruby Tuesday
2014Olivia’s Squash
2013 – No post
2012 – No post

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10/25/2023 – Wordless Wednesday

Prince Quint © Colehauscats.com
Prince Quint © Colehauscats.com

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2022 – No post
2021MultiCat Monday and Stuff
2020 – No post
2019Bath Time
2018A Cat’s World View
2017Watchful Wednesday and an Update
2016 – No post
2015 – No post
2014 – No post
2013Miss Newton’s Basket 2
2012 – No post

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10/23/2023 – MultiCat Monday

Thank you for helping us celebrate Viola Niblet’s 10 year birthday two weeks ago. She still wants everyone to know she is 10 now and truly, a big cat (actually, she’s bigger physically than lightweight Olivia but a bit smaller than Tessa, Quint and a lot smaller than heavyweight Pia).

We’re also saying THANK YOU to all angels and Friends of Colehaus who help support us and to those who sent us gift cards last year (2022) and earlier. Mom, who squirrels away anything she can, finally used the very last gift card at Safeway last week. And just in time. Whew! Thanks!

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

It’s been chilly here some mornings and though Quint usually snuggles under the blankets in a blanket fort, lately, he’s been snuggling with Tessa. Yes, Tessa. That sounded so odd, even this computer wanted to auto-correct that statement.

Viola and Olivia chair naps © Colehauscats.com
Viola and Olivia chair naps © Colehauscats.com

Little miss independents Viola and lately, Olivia prefer the covered chairs downstairs. These two generally stay clear of one another but lately, Olivia sees the appeal of a quiet downstairs where she gets an entire chair seat to herself.

Sleepyhead Pia © Colehauscats.com
Sleepyhead Pia © Colehauscats.com

There’s that pretty ginger Pia, miss sleepyhead this morning emerging from yet another beauty nap. Wake-y, wake-y, sweet kitties! You all have the whole day ahead of you, just waiting for fun. And more naps.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2022 – No post
2021 – No post
2020Friday Feedback
2019Wednesday’s Wow Moment
2018 – No post
2017MultiCat Monday
2016 – No post
2015Olivia’s Hobby
2014 – No post
2013Wee Words for Wednesday
2012 – No post

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