My Lookout by Spunky

Here I am looking out our upstairs front window with two of my friends--Buster and Brutus.  I enjoy being high up looking out.  Buster is a Browns fan and Brutus is for Ohio State.  I am really not a sports fan.  I do not watch much TV.  I prefer watching the birds that fly by my house and walk in my yard and the dogs that walk by with their humans.

My Vet Trip by Spunky Doodle

Way Up High! by Spunky Doodle

When I heard about Daisy the Curly Cat's blog entry about her trying to climb up on top of the kitchen cabinets, it reminded me of how fun it was to jump up on top of the wardrobe so today I went up there again.  I even laid on top for awhile, but then my human, Gerard, came to get me down.  Karen had the camera and wanted to get me jumping off but I went so quick she couldn't do it!  I really was surprised when I got this email from Daisy yesterday:

Hi Spunky Doodle! I am glad you let me know, because I didn't see them earlier.  You are just like me when I climb up onto the very top shelf in my Mommie's closet (I learned how to open the bi-fold doors).  After a few hours my Mommie usually tries to get me down, and I just keep backing away from her!  It is very impressive that you can do such a big jump without your clawrs, because they help you really grab on.

Be sure to check out Daisy's blog at www.daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com.  It's VERY Funny!

Let Me In! by Spunky Doodle

Boy, yesterday I was alone most of the day because my humans worked in the VBS at church all morning and then after a short stop home, they took off for golfing (whatever that is).  I don't know what it is, but it must take long because they didn't get back until 4:30. 

Then though, Karen went in the basement and let me come too.  I like it down there because there's lots of things to jump on and inspect.  Sometimes I even find a spider!  Anyhow, yesterday I didn't come up when she did and when I was ready to, the door was closed to the kitchen and I couldn't get in!  There is no food or water or litter box in the basement so I really needed to get back upstairs.  Finally, at 10:00 Karen saw me sitting on the other side of the kitchen door and let me in.  Good thing she saw me!

What a Fun Day! by Spunky Doodle

Karen was busy all afternoon getting things ready for something called VBS next week.  She brought up a bunch of boxes from the basement which I had fun jumping in and out of while Manny just watched. 

Then she rolled some balls around on the floor and threw balls at cups and knocked them over while I watched Manny chase the balls around. 

THEN, Karen did something really strange!  She got a big brown round plastic thing and put it in the upstairs tub and filled it up with water.  It was hot and I was tempted to go in, but it was too deep. 

I like sticking my paws in the water bowl and then licking them, but I didn't like when the toilet seat came off as I was jumping down and got my feet wet then. 

I didn't mind at all when Gerard used to squirt me with water from a bottle to get me to get off the kitchen counter.  HA!  That was so funny!  I just stayed put and took it.  Then Karen would yell at him saying he shouldn't get me all soaked like that.  It was so funny!  Anyhow, that was when I was a kitten.  I am more cautious now so decided not to jump in.

Got The Bug! by Spunky Doodle

What I've Been Up To Lately by Spunky Doodle

Peek-a-boo!

Monday, June 30, 2008:  A Very Busy Day

Today I knocked over the big ceramic owl and Wishbone who block my entrance to behind the TV and I got inside by the warm cable box again.  YES!  I also stood up to Manny today and even got the jump on him when he was eating.  Mew, Mew, Mew.  Very fun!  I didn't actually jump ON him, just next to him.  Then we both ran into the den where he finally learned to play with the mouse toy while I watched him.  He's not so bad at it.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008:  Answering Machine

This morning I helped Karen set up her new answering machine.  Yesterday, Manny started pawing at me so I jumped on him and ran away.

Tuesday Night, June 17, 2008:  Back on the Bed

Tonight I decided to go back on the bed next to Karen since it was cool again.  I know she loves it when I come.  I purred in her ear while she pets me.  Then I settled in next to her for a couple hours.  It's the best way to get her attention!

Monday, June 16, 2008:  The Chase

Manny really surprised me today.  I was in the den with Karen, minding my own business and in comes Manny.  He jumped towards me and I ran and he chased after me!  He's fast too!  This is new for me.  I was always the chaser with Mr. Moe, not the chasee.  Then, Manny knocked off Coke Bear's hat and Gerard blamed me when he couldn't find it.  Humpfy dumpf!  MEOW!

June 11, 2008--Teaching Manny to Play

I've been busy lately with Manny.  I hang around with him through the day.  He comes and sniffs my butt like I used to do with Moe.  He finally ran the other day for the first time and now I am showing him how to play with the feather toy.  I'm not sure though how I  feel about sharing my play time with him, but I guess it's okay.  It is nice having company during the day.

June 4, 2008--Interviewed

I was interviewed yesterday by Jazmin who will feature me as a "Cool Cat" on her blog at http://www.jazminpersonified.com. 

June 3--The Tour

Well, Karen asked me to show Manny around the house so that's what I've been doing these days.  First, I showed him my den.  Then last night, I showed him the dining room and the living room (he found the computer room on his own).  This morning I gave him the tour of the big closet in the den.  It's kind of fun showing the new guy around--I finally have something meaningful to do!

May 31--Finally Found Out What's been Going on Around Here

It's another cat named Manny.  He's handsome and big like Moe used to be.  I was finally allowed inside and I sniffed all around.  I hissed at him three times just to let him know I was here first.  l went back in later and sniffed all around.  I even went inside Manny's fancy litter box that has a roof on it.  Karen brought up some tuna for each of us.  That was good!  I think we'll soon be friends--I hope!  I miss chasing Moe around the house. 

At night, Karen was trying to get me to leave the den.  Don't know why but I decided to stay.  THEN she left and closed the door.  I was stuck in there ALL NIGHT! 

Something's Going On

Strange things going on.  Karen is closing the doors on me to keep in a one room for awhile.  Don't know why.  There's something up with the room upstairs--the door is always closed not and I can't get in!  I sometimes lay in front of the door.  Karen put up a cardtable on its side in the hallway near that room, but I don't know why.  She does goofy things sometimes.  I am trying to figure out what's going on.

(Karen wrote about it on her blog at www.zemeks.blogspot.com.  Maybe you could go see it and report back to me to let me know what's going on in that room.  MEOW!, please!)

Ping Pong Ball

Karen played with me on the steps today with the ping pong ball.  It goes fast.  I love to whack it down the stairs and then chase after it.  It's so much fun! 

Bathtub Play

Today I played with the bathtub plug.  I haven't done that in awhile.  I like to grab at it and carry it in my mouth, then jump out of the tub and hide it somewhere and watch Karen go looking for it.  It's so fun!

Hide-n-Seek

As Karen was getting ready to go off to work this morning, I got her to play hide-n-seek with me.  She checked all my usual spots first, but of course I wasn't there.  I hid under her bed this morning.  It was fun!  I always win at hide-n-seek.  I love that game!!!

Bug Hunt

After a nice night of sleeping on the bed next to Karen, I found a bug to chase around before breakfast today and with my help, Karen was able to squish it.  Oh, such a fun way to start the day!

Great Day!

It finally got warm enough outside for Karen to open the windows tonight.  I love sitting by an open window! 

This was a Super Fun Day & Productive!

First off, I got Karen to clear of the ledge at the top of the hallway stairs so I can walk and lay on it if I want.  It was full of dolls, so I just kept knocking some stuff off them.  When that didn't work, I finally shoved a whole doll off, letting it tumble down the stairs.  That's when Karen finally cleared off the ledge for me.

Another fun thing I got to do today was jump into the refrigerator!  I don't get to go in there often, but it's a great place to cool of quick and I always get a lot of attention when I do that!

Love to Go Inside Things

I like going inside the TV stand any laying next to the cable box but Karen blocked my way off behind the TV because one of the cords kept coming loose from the cable box every time I went there.  I miss that spot!

I had a fun time getting inside the kitchen cupboard at breakfast time a few days ago.  I like cupboards and closets.  Sometimes though, when I go in a closet, Karen or Gerard close the door and I'm stuck in there until they come looking for me.  I guess they didn't see me come in.

Looking forward to a nice day of laying in front of the heater. 

My advice to you today is to take a little nap.

Moew!

Bags Are Fun by Spunky Doodle

Today I had some fun in a big shopping bag. It was on the dining room table.  It had dangling strings to hit too!  When I got out, Manny came up and went inside too.  I guess he thought it looked like fun, but I didn't let him in there very long.  He is usually nice and knows I am still the boss around here, because when I jumped back up on the table and looked in at him, he came out right away.

Playing Football by Spunky Doodle

Manny and I have our own game of football.  We take turns tackling each other.  Now that we got different carpeting in the living room, Karen and Gerard took out some of the furniture so we have more room to run now.  We like chasing each other across the room.  We don't bother with a football, we just like the running and tackling part!  I am an Ohio State fan though and here is a picture of me holding on to the little OSU football while I lay by the heater.

Hide-n-Seek by Spunky Doodle

This morning after I gooped up on the new living room carpet I played hide-n-seek with Karen and Manny before work.  

She looked by all the heaters . . .not there.

She looked under the bed . . . not there.

She looked upstairs . . .nope, in the computer room . . .nope in the basement . . . nope. 

Sure enough, she put out some tuna flakes for me so I came out but not until after she looked in all the closets.  I sneaked up behind her in the kitchen and she didn't see where I came from.  I'm not giving away my new hiding place!  Hide-n-seek is my favorite game!

A Bad Weekend For Me by Manny!

Saturday, when Karen went to the basement looking for a box, of course I followed her.  When she opened the closet door, I went in but apparently she didn't see me because when she left, she closed the door and I was stuck in there for hours before she came looking for me.  Isn't that terrible!  What was she doing all that time without me?  Didn't she miss me?  I can understand her not seeing me and closing the door, but I can't understand why she didn't come looking for me sooner.  Do you know where your pets are at all times?   

Then Sunday, we were in the basement again and I was sitting by her feet when all of a sudden, she stomped on my tail!  I screeched and got an apology and Temptations treats!  That was the best thing about this unfortunate weekend I had.

First Time For Everything by Manny

Today while Karen was laying on the couch watching football, I ventured off the cat tree and tried laying on her legs.  It wasn't so bad.  She was thrilled and called me Mr. Nice Nice.  Not only did she tell Gerard to take my picture, I didn't squeal when she pet me and I got 4 Temptation treats!  I may do this again sometime.  It wasn't so bad.  I would have stayed longer, but Karen went away again.  I've come a long way from how I was when I first moved in!

Fantastic Friday by Spunky Doodle

Wow, today started out like every other ordinary day but when Karen got home from work, she moved empty boxes into the basement closet I never was allowed to go in.  Tonight, I went in!  I love to explore new places and it was quite exciting because it's pretty big.  I got a bit dirty which Karen didn't like and Manny came in too after me.  We explored together and had a great time.   That wasn't all though . . .

Upstairs in the den, Karen got out the big basket and put a blanket inside it!  I didn't waste any time and jumped right in, then settled down in it for the rest of the evening.  It felt so warm and cozy!  I love it!  Manny came to look at it but I didn't budge.  He'll just have to wait his turn.  When Karen saw I wasn't moving, she put a soft furry thing inside the PetSmart play box to try making it more snuggly for us.  She's so nice!

I Found the furry blanket! by Spunky Doodle

Yesterday Karen was fussing around with this hall closet.  She was putting in a lot of soft, wam blankets.  I especially like the black furry one Moe and I used to lay on together.  You have to look real hard to find me because I blend right in.  If it weren't for my little bit of white furries, you wouldn't even be able to see me at all! 

Manny was in with me too but didn't stay long enough for the picture!  He likes that ledge next to the closet.  I stayed in there for about 3 hours!  Karen almost closed the door on me a couple times but then she remembered I was in here.  Good thing!  I don't get in often so I made the most of it!

Fun With a String This Morning by Spunky Doodle

This morning I distracted Karen from her normal routine by playing with a string that she was holding on the bed.  I played tug-of-war, put the bitey on it, pounced on it and followed it along.  It was nice not having Manny horn in for a change and it was a brand new brown string I never saw before!  She had to take a break though and go get her video camera which ruined the moment for me.  To see the video, go to www.zemeks.blogspot.com.  You may want to look at what she has to say about our fun time this morning too.  Have a doodly day and play with your pet!