PB&J Is My Favorite

Good bye

2011-08-05T10:58:00.003-04:00

It's been such a long time since I've been able to blog for the kitties. I've felt guilty about it for ages. It was getting hard after my dad died to find the joy in blogging and then when I moved back out to California, leaving my beloved PB&J behind in Michigan, it made it even harder. I would check in on the blog from time to time and see all the lovely comments, but just never took the time to respond. For all those reasons I needed to say good bye, but I never took the time.

But now there is a real reason, we've lost the J in PB&J. Jake died this morning at 4:30.

He came in from his midnight romp in the garden with Pearl and Bert, had his treats and fell over with what the doctor assumes was a blood clot.

He died quickly and hopefully easily and was with his Daddy who was his most favorite person in the world - it's all we could ask for really.

Now he'll be cremated and laid to rest with the original P & B. His first brother and sister and the cats that raised him from the wee three week old kitten he was when I found him on a street 9 years ago.

So now it's time to say good bye to my lovely Maine Coon ManCat Jake and good bye to all of you wonderful Cat Bloggers. It has been a wonderful journey filled with great friends and fun - I loved laughing and crying with you all.

Thank you so much,

Mom Amanda, Pearl and Bert

Mommy's Home!!!!!

2010-04-19T16:48:00.003-04:00

Wait, Jake! Do you see that? See that plane up there?! Mommy is on that plane - she's finally coming home!!!!

Yep, Mommy is finally coming home from her really, really long trip to Catifornia. And just in time for my Gotcha Day (even though she missed Pearl's Gotcha Day and My Birthday)!

She said that we shouldn't get our hopes up about blogging - sure we told her all about how it's been more than 8 months since we've been able to blog and visit our friends. But with Mommy losing her job and our Grandma out in Catifornia still being sick she's afraid that she'll still be too busy to help us. But we're crossing our paws that we'll get to visit soon.

We appreciate all the visits and thoughts since we've been gone - and Mommy promises to at least visit a little bit (especially our special kitty friends, I sure do miss my sweet little tea cup Tazo)!

-Bert

Oh Man!

2009-08-04T00:03:00.000-04:00

I had to go to the V-E-T yesterday! Who would have thought? Mommy wasn't home, so how was I supposed to know that Daddy was going to swoop in and grab me and take me off to the V-E-T!?

That big old mean V-E-T said that I was completely healthy and a big strong ManCat. And I made sure to show him by peeing all over them!!! Bwahahahahaha! And then, just to make sure that they got the message I pooped all over the floor and my carrier (Daddy wasn't too thrilled about that part). But at least the nice helper lady cleaned me up and told me how brave I was so I felt better.

Oh, and you shoulda have seen the look on my face when my Mommy got home. Boy did I give her the stink eye! In fact, it was such a fearsome gaze that I broke the camera (Mommy here, there does seem to be a problem with the card, I expect the camera will be fine with a new card - but it was a chilling gaze).

- Bert

Floofy Friday

2009-07-03T00:05:00.001-04:00

We've got something here - not sure what just yet!

But once we catch it, we're gonna take it to Mommy and hopefully she won't abandon us again. Actually we'd probably get her to stay if we didn't bring it back to her! Aw heck, she's probably gonna go to California and leave us here with Daddy anyway - we're gonna give this thing to her anyway!

- Pearl and Jake

ManCats on Monday

2009-06-29T00:07:00.000-04:00

What?

You haven't seen two handsome ManCats prowling around in the garden before?

- Bert & Jake

One Word Wednesday

2009-06-24T00:05:00.000-04:00

Nip!!!!!!

- Jake

Wet Weekend

2009-06-22T00:02:00.000-04:00

Boy oh boy did we get a lot of rain this weekend - Mommy said that it rained "cats and dogs", but we didn't see any other kitties or pups. But there was a lot of water, see Jake can't even keep his feet dry!

It rained and poured off and on Friday and Saturday, we barely got to out at all. Thankfully there was a bit of a break and Mommy let us out for a bit to enjoy - we were so excited to get some time outside that we actually hung out together!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Wow-Wee

2009-06-17T00:02:00.000-04:00

We were gonna make this a Wordless Wednesday, but then we realized that it was too much fun not to tell the story about this little guy.

Bert and I found this guy on Sunday while Mommy was "gardening" (which really means her digging around and throwing things and using words from the bad word list). So Mommy thought she'd take a picture of this toad since he was so cute. But then he jumped and Mommy screamed - really loud, so loud that Daddy came running and had to carry off our toy!

We went on our merry way - out and about in the garden, just enjoying the day. And not long after that we heard another scream! This time Mommy dug up another toad and accidentally touched it. She was so freaked out she ran into the house and finished "gardening" for the day - hee hee hee!!!

- Pearl

I Got a Shiner!

2009-05-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Do I look really tough? Would it be better if I was bleeding?

Mommy's not really sure how I managed to get banged up, but I did! Hopefully not enough so that I have to go to the V-E-T - just enough to look really ManCatly and tough.

- Bert

P.S. It's George's Birthday today, she'd probably love some visitors!

Mad ManCat Monday

2009-05-25T12:06:00.000-04:00

Sigh...

Mommy missed my Gotcha Day! She so completely missed it that she had to be reminded by the Cat Blogosphere and all the lovely comments from Saturday! Pearl and Bert kept trying to tell her, but she was just so "bizzy" that she wasn't paying any attention!

There is a spot of good news though, to make up for it I got extra breakfast the last two morning and extra treats. And Mommy has promised that I can have any new toy that I want. So I think I'll just sit here and figure out what toy I want and other ways that she and Daddy can make this up to me.

Let's Get Together

2009-05-21T10:33:00.003-04:00

We’re getting together! All the Mid-West kitties are going to get a chance to meet, oh what's that Mommy? WHAT - it’s just for 'Beins, no kitties at all?!?

Yes kitties, I’m afraid it’s true, the Mid-West 'Beins are getting together in Chicago on May 31st. The current plan is to have an adventure at the Chicago Zoo.

If you are interested in joining us or want further details please email us pbandjkitties AT gmail DOT com or leave a comment to let Mommy know and we may pass on the details ;-)

-Pearl, Bert and Jake

Premier Day!

2009-05-20T12:33:00.002-04:00

It's finally here! The Premier of CCSI V: The Old Famous Caper - my debut on CCSI!!!!

Please head on over and watch right away!

- Pearl

I'm So Excited!

2009-05-18T23:03:00.003-04:00

I've been really busy lately. You know, chasing mice, beating up my brothers, oh and off shooting for then next CCSI!!!!! I feel so fortunate to be part of such a wonderfully talented cast and crew. And of course CCSI would be nothing without the amazing Sassy or Karl!

So please stay tuned for CCSI V: The Old Famous Caper, premiering MAY 20-21!

- Pearl

Finally Friday

2009-05-08T00:02:00.002-04:00

It's finally Friday, so that means Laundry (and maybe a little "attack the camera strap")!!!!

- Jake

"No"? What do you mean "No"?

2009-05-06T00:04:00.000-04:00

I just want some Chick-hen!!!!

- Pearl

Tortie Tuesday

2009-05-05T00:01:00.001-04:00

Hmmmm, I know Jake is in here somewhere...

Uh oh, I hope he's not up there!

- Pearl

ManCat Monday

2009-05-04T00:02:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to thank every kitty (and woofie, beans, heck efurryone!) that came to my party! It was a great day, and a wonderful weekend - lots of cuddles and treats, just the way to really celebrate a birthday.

Mommy promises to help me stop by and visit everyone that came to the party, but it might take a bit!

- Jake

Lucky Number 7!

2009-05-01T00:03:00.001-04:00

So today is my 7th Purrthday! And I feel young as a kitten, so let's PAR-TAY!!!!!!!!! Kick back, relax and enjoy!

For everyone to Eat there's:
Turkey
Salmon
Hamburgers
Shrimp

To Drink:

Niptinis for all the kitties that are "of age"
And milk for all the kittens (no underage drinking here!)

- Jake

Thoughts on Thursday

2009-04-30T00:03:00.000-04:00

You know what I've been thinking, I've been thinking that tomorrow is my 7th Purrthday and we should have a party!!!!!!!!!!

So, who's in?!?!?!

- Jake

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-29T00:05:00.002-04:00

Tortie Tuesday

2009-04-28T00:05:00.001-04:00

Is it me - or have there been just a few too many ManCats around here lately? So here's a little tortitude for you!

- Pearl

ManCat Rule Monday

2009-04-27T00:02:00.000-04:00

The rule for today...

It's always good to share your special Gotcha Day Kitty Grass with your brother.

-Bert

Jumping for Joy

2009-04-24T00:02:00.001-04:00

We are sooooooo happy!

The weather is going to be super this weekend and we're excited to get out and about, chase some mice, hunt some birds and maybe we'll even find some time snoopervise Mommy while she cleans up the garden!

- Jake

It's My Gotcha Day!

2009-04-23T00:01:00.000-04:00

Three years ago today Mommy and Daddy picked me to come home with them - that day I found my forever home!

And I'm pretty darn happy about it!

- Bert

Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-22T00:01:00.000-04:00

We figured the best way to celebrate Earth Day was to get out and about - you know, enjoy a little fresh air. Only it's raining today, so we'll just have to remember how nice it was on Saturday and hope for another really great weekend!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

..... And We're Back!

2009-04-21T00:05:00.000-04:00

Seems only fitting that we should come back with Tuxie Tuesday, right? I mean, am I right?!

Well, especially since the only thing that got Mommy to finally help us was the realization that my 3rd Gotcha Day is coming up on Thursday. That's right, she almost forgot!!! But is seemed as good an excuse as we were likely to get for getting back to blogging. We've really missed you all and we're excited to get back to visiting and catching up with all of our friends.

So here's a quick run down of all the things that have been happening here:
- We've been given a couple of awards (we'll work on getting those re-distributed).
- Mommy and Daddy have mostly gotten the house back together since the second basement flood (though not all the way).
- It's been snowing, raining and generally yucky weather around here, which makes for good snuggling but lots of crazy kitties with cabin fever.
- We've gotten a bunch of cool packages from friends and we've sent some good ones too.
- Mommy got a wii fit, and so has been generally ignoring us daily.
- Daddy got a new job, which is exciting but it means that he's gone more than he used to be, so it's a bit of a bummer for us (even though Mommy and Daddy are pretty happy about that).
- Mommy is going to be walking in the Race for the Cure at the end of May, and she and George have been practicing (of course please feel free to donate to the cause as well).
- Mommy abandoned us for Easter weekend, she left to visit some friends in Washington DC, she had a lot of fun but we sure did miss her (not to mention that we didn't get a very yummy Easter dinner).

I'm sure there's more, but that will do for now! And don't worry, we'll be back :-)

- Bert

Finally Floofy Friday

2009-02-27T00:04:00.000-05:00

Well, as usual we've had a busy week - but thankfully it's Friday and we can get some relaxing done (well until we have to snoopervise putting the basement back together)!

-Jake

Thursday Thirteen

2009-02-26T00:02:00.002-05:00

It's been a while since we've done a T13, so we thought maybe we'd do one today!

But then we got to thinking, what should we "thirteen"? And then we realized that we could make this a Tattle Tail/Thursday 13 (mwahahaha!)

13 Things that we've been doing since Mommy and Daddy have been to lame to clean-up since the last Basement Flood:

1. Racing up and down the rolled-up carpet, it's crazy fun!

2. Pearl's been sleeping on a paint drop cloth that's usually in the tool closet (that was yesterday's picture).

3. Bert likes using the stacks of books to hide from the birds when he's "window shopping".

4. Jake is enjoying clawing the extra carpet pad.

5. George may have aided and abetted Pearl in chewing an electrical cord.

6. We've all been in the pantry (we're never allowed to do that)!

7. There are tons of boxes to hop on to - and into.

8. The bookcases are in still empty and in the middle of the room so we can get up in the rafters more easily!

9. Mommy's dolls are out for us to play with (boy, did Bert get in trouble for that)!

10. All the dvds are piled up, but boy do they fly when you try to jump on them (and they make a big noise that brings Mommy and Daddy running).

11. The blanket basket that Mommy tries to keep away from us has been sitting in the hall - it sure is a cozy spot.

12. Did we mention all the great boxes!!!

13. And Bert loves the step stool sitting next to the kitty tree - all the better to get to the top.

I bet after Mommy reads this list she's going to be so embarrassed that she'll get everything cleaned up right away hee hee hee!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Tortie Tuesday

2009-02-23T21:40:00.003-05:00

Wew - we sure have been busy with the whole Birthday thing lately! But, Bert's lucky - no one ever forgets his birthday :-) Sorry that we were gone yesterday, but Mommy decided to take the day off. And she really took it off - she didn't do much of anything (hee hee, I suppose this probably should be a Tattle Tail Tuesday :-)

The good news is that the talented Zoolatry Human did this for me!

I think it's a wonderful way to celebrate Tortie Tuesday (though come to think of it, maybe I should have saved it for Floofy Friday ;-)!

Birthday Bash Weekend

2009-02-20T00:03:00.008-05:00

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Bert and Mommy!!!!!!

Did we surprise you? Did all the kitties keep it quiet?! It's Bert's 3rd birthday on Sunday and Mommy's 30-something-ish birthday on Monday :-) But we're all excited to celebrate this weekend with all of our friends, so come on in and enjoy!

Now since this party is for kitties and 'beins (and of course woofies, hammies and any other creature that would like to join us) we figured we'd better have food for everyone!

So to eat there's:
Roast Beef Sandwiches
Turkey
Salmon
Hamburgers
Shrimp
And of course Ham!

To Drink:

Niptinis for all the kitties that are "of age"

A little milk for all the kittens (no underage drinking here!)
And Mommy's favorite for all the 'beins

We hope you all have a great time!!!!!

-Pearl and Jake

Big Plans

2009-02-19T00:04:00.001-05:00

Shhhhh.... we're planing something big for tomorrow. Make sure to come by on Friday, but don't tell Bert or Mommy!!!!!

- Pearl and Jake

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Tuxie & Tortie Tuesday

2009-02-17T00:02:00.000-05:00

What are you looking a Mommy?

It's no big deal, it's not like I'm planning on pouncing on her or anything. Can't a tuxie just hang out with his sisfurr?

No, probably not (mwahahahaha!!!!!).

-Bert

ManCat Thief!

2009-02-16T00:03:00.002-05:00

So this really cool looking package came to the house on Friday - and it was addressed to me, from the sweetest Girlfriend Cat ever, Tazo! But Mommy said she thought it might be fr Valentines, so she made me wait till Saturday. The good news is that it was totally worth the wait, look...

But I didn't even get a chance to enjoy it - look, that big brother of mine went and stole the cool fev-ver toy!

I was sad and tried to play with the cool mices, but then Mommy came to the rescue and yelled at Jake and gave me back my toy! Yay Mommy!!!!! (Though I expect that Jake will try to steal it again really soon.)

Thanks again Tazo!

- Bert

Flooded - Again!

2009-02-13T00:03:00.002-05:00

Pearl: Mommy has a whole new excuse, shesh, that woman will do anything to get out of helping us visit our friends! Now she's "saying" that the yard is flooded again.

Bert: Um, Pearl, the yard really is flooded again. See...

Pearl: Oh, well, then I guess it's an ok excuse.

Bert: Yeah, I think we're gonna be a bit busy for a while! So we want to take a quick minute to say Happy Valentines Day to all our friends and of course our sweeties Dante, Tazo and Queen Snickers!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Thankful Thursday

2009-02-12T00:02:00.001-05:00

As usual, we've got lots to be thankful for today.

First of all we're thankful to all of our wonderful friends - we know we've been horrible friends lately. Mommy's been so busy she hasn't had time to help us visit. You all are so nice to visit even though we can't!

And then we got some more awards!

This one is from our wonderful young friend Harry:

Here are the rules for this award:
“This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”

Now we have to pick eight friends to give this to, so we'd like to give it to:
LC, Ayla and Iza
Miss Peach
Mickey, Georgia and Tillie
Miss Diamond Emerald Eyes

Then from Jake's young twinster Hansel, we got:

Here are the rules for this lovely award:

"LOVE YA" award winner... These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

All righty, another eight friends (it's a good thing we've got a lot of them!)
Our dear friends The Furry Kids
The lovely Royal Kitties
Our friends just down the road, the Island Cats
and Kodak, 3 Perf and Blossom, whose Mommy is busier than ours!

Thanks again friends - we love you all!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-11T00:05:00.001-05:00

Tuxie Tuesday

2009-02-10T00:02:00.000-05:00

Oh sure, Mommy, I know some of my beds are all back in order. But until you get them all back, just so - I'm going to hang out here in George's bed!

- Bert

ManCat Rule Monday

2009-02-09T00:03:00.002-05:00

Today's rule:

If you haven't been outside for a while, you've got to make sure that you rub everything and get your smells back on everything!

- Jake

Floofy Friday

2009-02-06T00:04:00.001-05:00

I'm going to Fagin's First Purrthday Party today - so I wanted to make sure that my floofs look their furry best!

- Pearl

Thank You Friend!

2009-02-05T00:33:00.003-05:00

Today we wanted to say thank you to our dear friend Miss Peach. Just look at this lovely award she gave us! It truly warmed our hearts on such a cold winter day.

Here are the rules for this lovely award:

"LOVE YA" award winner... These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

Now we have sooooo many blogs that we love, but today we'd like to give this out to some of our newest friends. All the Cafe Cats, Dash Mouth, Mr. Tuck, Peanut Butter, Mishka and Milakoshka and The Monkeys (ok, so that's technically more than eight, but everyone should feel the love). We sure are happy to have met them!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

One Word Wednesday

2009-02-04T00:02:00.000-05:00

Buffet!

Tuxie Tuesday

2009-02-03T00:05:00.001-05:00

The good news is that Mommy is home...

The bad news is (as you can see) she hasn't bothered to unpack!

- Bert

Missing Mommy

2009-02-02T00:04:00.000-05:00

Sigh... here's a picture of me on Mommy's lap, I sure do miss her.

I've barely had any lap time since Mommy left, Jake takes all of Daddy's lap time.

At least Daddy's been remembering to feed us, I guess that's good. But gosh I can't wait to see her tonight when she gets back!

- Pearl

Thinking on Thursday

2009-01-29T00:01:00.002-05:00

Mommy has asked me to decide which carpet to put in the basement.

I think I like this one the best! And I think it turned out very well!

I think Mommy is secretly pleased that the basement flooded and she got new carpet :-)

I'm also want to apologize for being away all week, but everyone has been so busy around here and now Mommy has left us. So we probably won't be able to visit much for a while!

And please take a moment to stop by Moki's blog and leave him some healing purrs, we're furry worried.

Please fight Moki!!!!!

- Pearl

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

Tuxie Tuesday

2009-01-27T00:05:00.000-05:00

Harumph...

Mommy stole my sleeping basket! That darn V-E-T told Mommy to wash all our beds (just in case my fuzz issues are an allergy to something) and so she took my basket away to clean all the blankies I had in there. So I had to sleep on this mat on top of my cupboard - not nearly as comfy as my basket!

I tell you kitties, Mommy is really pushing her luck this week!

- Bert

Mad ManCat Monday

2009-01-26T00:01:00.003-05:00

I'm thinking I must have mis-heard Mommy, she couldn't possibly be leaving us again!

It is just a long weekend and Daddy will be staying home with us, but still - we're a bit hissed off!

She says she's going to visit some Mouse in Los Angeles, so she'd better bring us something good like George and the Crew got!

Oh we almost forgot - Gung Hey Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year! And Happy Year of the Ox (our Daddy is an Ox - in the Chinese zodiac sense that is ;-)

- Bert

p.s. I have an update - I did have to go to the V-E-T, but he was fairly nice and only gave me one shot of steroids. He thinks it's probably stress too, but the steroids could make me feel better and if it's an allergy then the shot will definitely make me feel better. So, no e-collar or onesie yet, but I'm still under a "grooming" watch.

Double Drat!

2009-01-23T00:03:00.003-05:00

Is this a good hissed off look?

I'm testing a few looks out - trying to convey to Mommy just how upset I am with her. She got a peek at my tummy again and now I have to go to the V-E-T! I don't know what the big deal is, so there's a bit more hair missing and some sores where I chewed too much. I'm sure Dr. R will say that everything is ok and that I will not soon be wearing a onesie like Tigmut'hep!

-Bert

Bird Watching

2009-01-22T00:02:00.000-05:00

Alright, it's not that Bert and I don't like each other, there are some things that we love together - like watch the birds!

Mommy thought it was great that we spent an hour sitting, watching and making our little clicky hunting noise. And she also loved that she got to take lots of pictures of us together!

And thank you all for coming to my party yesterday - you guys all made it a great day!

- Pearl

Oh, Is It My Gotcha Day?!

2009-01-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

So Mommy had this picture of me all ready for Wordless Wednesday, and then KC reminded her that today was my Gotcha Day (thanks KC!). So you can still see the picture - but once you're done come on over and enjoy my party (it was the least Mommy could do for almost forgetting :-)!

Ok - now let's PAR-TAY!!!!!!!!! Kick back, relax and enjoy!

For everyone to Eat there's:
Turkey
Salmon
Hamburgers
Shrimp

To Drink:

Niptinis for all the kitties that are "of age"
And milk for all the kittens (no underage drinking here!)

- Pearl

Tuxie & Tortie Tuesday

2009-01-20T00:02:00.001-05:00

It's a rare picture - two kitties on the bed at once!

It didn't last long - I wanted to wrestle and Pearl just wanted to nap and have a bath. So I guess it was my fault that Mommy only got one picture, hee hee!

- Bert

ManCat Monday

2009-01-19T00:02:00.001-05:00

I know this isn't furry fashionable,

but it's been so darn cold here a ManCat should use anything he needs to keep warm!

- Jake

Fantastic Friends

2009-01-16T00:02:00.002-05:00

We FINALLY got Mommy to help us take a picture of all of wonderful Holiday cards from all our Pawesome Kitty Friends!

Thank you all, they were wonderful and getting them made every day special. It was a hard holiday for us, since our Granddaddy passed - so each and every card was a lovely reminder that the holidays are a time to treasure our friends.

The only bad part is that we did not get the most cards this year. We did get more cards than Mommy and Daddy, but Georgie got more from her Dogs With Blogs friends! The final score was 'Beins 20, Kitties 30, Georgie 45 - but we are laying claim to 2 of George's cards since they were our friends too and one of Mommy's cards 'cause it was from Uncle Mo. So we're saying we have 33 cards as our final total!

Also, please take a moment and send some kind thoughts to our friend Meep's family. Meep is leaving for the Bridge today, so they are furry sad, as are we.

Purrs to you all dear friends we are thankful for each and every one of you,
Pearl, Bert and Jake

Thoughts on Thursday

2009-01-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

Well, maybe not a thought as much as a concern. Mommy's a bit worried about my rear end. Ever since they got home from their trip to Catifornia she noticed that I'm missing furs on half my tummy and tocks. Now I'm not too worried about it, but Mommy is a bit concerned that it's not growing back, but it's not getting worse.

I'm furry embarrassed about this (Tazo, please avert your eyes) but here's my tummy:

Does any kitty (or kitty Mommy or Daddy) have any advice to get me to quit? Mommy's worrying is starting to make me a bit worried.

Also, it's been super crazy cold here in the Mitten State (in the single digits and in the minuses with wind chill). Would you all mind taking a minute to purr for all the homeless puppies and kitties out there? We're very furry worried for them all.

Thanks,
Bert

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-14T00:05:00.002-05:00

one day I'm gonna get you camera strap...

I'm Snow Tough!

2009-01-13T00:03:00.000-05:00

I don't mean to say that Jake is a weenie (ok, yeah I do :-), but he won't go out in the snow! Mommy says Bert and I are thick-blooded Michigan cats, so we don't mind it. And Daddy says that Mommy and Jake are thin-blooded Californians, so they don't like the snow.

Daddy was super impressed that both Bert and I would go through the deep snow. And he loved the way that I walked right in Bert's footsteps so that I wouldn't get my feet too snowy (I say I'm not just a tough a** tortie, I'm a smart one too!).

- Pearl

Maine Coon Monday

2009-01-12T00:01:00.002-05:00

Mommy? Daddy? Need I say more?

- Jake

p.s. If any of you other kitties need some propaganda, go here.

Finally Friday

2009-01-09T00:03:00.000-05:00

It's been such a busy week - I'm barely able to stay awake to tell Mommy what to type for the bloggie!

- Pearl

Thinking Warm Thoughts

2009-01-08T00:04:00.003-05:00

We're already tired of the winter and snow - and it's only January! So we've all been trying to think warm summer-y thoughts. We think this should help a bit...

We hope everykitty that needs a little summer enjoys this!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Wordless Wednesday

2009-01-07T00:01:00.001-05:00

Tattle Tail Tuesday

2009-01-06T00:05:00.000-05:00

Would you look at this mess that Mommy made?

She said she was "cleaning" but I think she's making a bigger mess than she started with. Then she had the nerve to tell me that I wasn't helping very much, so I decided to get right in the middle of everything and really do a good job of snoopervising! And can I just tell you that in all these pictures, there are barely any of me (Mommy says that it's because they're all still in the computer) - that just isn't right!

- Bert

Nappus Interuptus

2009-01-05T00:04:00.000-05:00

Go away Mommy, I'm trying to nap here!

- Jake

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

(Previously) Wordless Wednesday

2008-12-31T00:02:00.001-05:00

So this was supposed to be a super, all-me kind of day, but I thought we should tell you what happened with our river. Usually we have a peaceful river in our back yard with tons of grass and shrubs and trees - in the summer it's fun to hunt near and in the winter it freezes solid so that beans can skate and ski on it.

But because of the warm weather on Sunday lots of snow melted and the ice on our river broke up, creating a big ice jam at one of the bridges - and that made the already full river come over it's banks to our house. Mommy and Daddy were up all night Sunday and Monday with pumps and sandbags and lots of coffee trying to keep the water from getting in our house! Happily the fire department managed to get the jam cleared and most of the water went away. Not too much water came in the house, but we are going to need a new carpet.

The good news is that if any of you kitties want to come over for a skating party - our back yard is one big skating rink!

- Bert

Too Much Water!

2008-12-30T00:05:00.000-05:00

Strangely enough, both Mommy and Daddy were home yesterday, but they didn't let us or George out. We think that it may have something to do with this...

Someone turned our yard into a swimming pool/ice rink! It took all of Sunday night and Monday, and the nice men at the fire department, and our super nice friend (with a big water pump) for some of it to go away. Mommy and Daddy are super duper tired and ready to sleep through the new year! Hopefully the water won't come back up and we all can get some rest (I have to tell you there was a lot of snoopervising out the window)!

- Pearl

Make-Up Monday

2008-12-29T00:03:00.004-05:00

Well, there is some good news about Mommy and Daddy leaving for a week - they do tons of stuff to try and make up for it!

When they first got home we got tons of treats and pets. And then on Saturday we got brushing, we got to go outside and play around, and then we got to help un-pack the suitcases (which is way more fun than when they pack :-).

The very best thing is that tons of cards and packages came for us and we got to open all of them on Sunday! Just look at this stack of boxes - all for us!

Here's Pearl's Secret Paws from Scooby, Shaggy and Scout. Just look at this great stuff, Mommy didn't even have time to get the card off the pink feather before we attacked it!

And then we all wanted to help out with Bert's package from Wally and Ernie of the Island Cats there was a nip cigar and all of us wanted to get a hold of!

And not to be out done, Spirit & Ezra sent a great bunch of toys to Jake. With a personalized shipping box! Did you notice the gianormous bowl of nip?!

And last but not least, Jake and George got a package from Queen Snickers and Renna. Under this spiffy wrapping paper were treats for George and more toys for us (well, really Jake, but Mommy said we had to share)!

So between all the making up and the fabulous house trashing party - we think we're about ready to forgive Mommy and Daddy (though we may not tell them that)!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T03:04:00.001-05:00

We're wishing all our furriends and their families a very Merry Christmas!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Mad ManCat Monday

2008-12-22T00:05:00.000-05:00

No matter how much of the suitcase I tried to take up they still left! Can you believe that?!

And now there's so much snow that the pre-teen beans are having trouble getting to feed me. They made it just in time, but sheesh - the things an abandoned ManCat has to put up with!

So to show our displeasure, we're going to be throwing a House Trashing Party Starting RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!! So come on in and trash away, the blinds are perfect for climbing and this sofa over here needs some extra claw marks! And when we're all done, we can all head over to the Hotties' Chrissymouse Eve Party on the CB!

We'll have a great time and make Mommy and Daddy jealous that they had to go to Catifornia!

-Jake

Wordless Wednesday

2008-12-17T00:02:00.000-05:00

Tattle Tail Tuesday

2008-12-16T00:07:00.004-05:00

Now normally we don't like to tattle on Mommy and Daddy too much, after all they are the providers of stinky goodness, openers of door and laps to nap in. But then this happened - the winds were soooooo crazy this morning that the tree BROKE!

Oh sure, you're thinking how could a Bean do this? Well, trust me - it's their fault. Mommy showed Daddy the crack in the tree months ago, and all summer long they have been looking at the crack thinking that they should do something about it, but they never did. If only they had got the tree trimming guy out, maybe my tree wouldn't be so broken.

Now it may not look too bad in that picture, but get a load of this...

And poor Georgie - the darn tree took out her fence and now she can't run around and play by herself.

Of course the worst news for me is that half of a really great climbing tree is gone and Daddy said that he may have to take down the whole tree! And if they take down the whole tree what are Bert and I supposed to chase around and around and around before we head off into the bramble? And none of us are allowed out until it's all cleaned up.

There is some good news, no Bean or Kitty or Pup was hurt, nor (we think) were any of our bird or squirrel friends. And even though the fence is really broken and there are a bunch of other broken trees, there's no damage to the house.

Whew, it's already a crazy week and Mommy and Daddy still aren't packed or ready to go to Catifornia!

- Pearl

Manic Monday

2008-12-15T00:02:00.013-05:00

Well, it's a bit crazy around here. Mommy and Daddy are heading off to Catifornia for the holidays earlier than they expected, so now they are running around preparing to abandon us. Yep, those pre-teen beans are going to be looking out after us starting on Thursday. And as much as we miss Mommy and Daddy, we do try to enjoy our Georgie free time (she'll be headed to Camp on Wednesday night).

So first off today, we're going to apologize for not being able to visit much last week - and now this week as well! We'll do our best to catch up with everyone as soon as we can. We're hoping that they'll leave the laptop so that we can visit while they are away :-)

And now for the rest of the day, we wanted to take care of a little business!

There's the 6th Photo meme from Siena and Chili. You go to your photo file, then find the sixth picture (you may have to go to a sixth folder like we did, but you can figure it out). This one wasn't a very interesting, but we wanted to be true to the spirit of the meme!

It's me playing in our kitty tent - even though you can't see very much of me (ha ha)! Now I know that a lot of kitties have already done this meme, so anykitty that wants to do this can consider themselves tagged.

More importantly, we want to thank our friends the Island Cats for this really cool award!

The Lemonade Award is given to sites which the giver show either great attitude and or gratitude.

The rules for this award are:
1. Put the logo on your blog.
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3. Nominate 10 others.
4. Add a link to those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

So we'd like to nominate The Furry Kids, The Purrageous Pirates, The Royal Kitties, Milo & Alfie and LC, Ayla and The Big Thing!

Floofy Friday

2008-12-12T00:04:00.001-05:00

While I do normally try to be very modest - I have to say that my floofs are looking very flooftastic today!

- Jake

Thoughts on Thursday

2008-12-11T00:01:00.004-05:00

Today we're thinking of our friends and their families - today the Bridge has three new angels. Yesterday both Skeeter of Skeeter, LC and Ayla and Cloud Chaser of the Cafe Cats both went to the Bridge. And now we just found out about Kelly from It's All Good left for the Bridge as well. We know that they are healthy and whole again now, playing together and watching over their families - but we will miss them.

A Pets Prayer

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

- Author Unknown

We've lost good friends and we're sad, but their families are really hurting right now. Please take a moment to visit The Big Thing. Mama-Ann and Kelly's Family and give them some purrs and head-bumpies.

Woofie Wednesday

2008-12-10T00:03:00.000-05:00

George was trying to steal my sunbeam (and the heater vent too) again - but I figured maybe we could share it after all!

I know it's crazy, but I sure do love my dog!

- Bert

Tortie and Tuxie Adventure

2008-12-09T00:05:00.001-05:00

Pearl and I had such a wonderful adventure the other day!

First we started off we a fun chase around the brambles (well I had fun chasing Pearl anyway!).

Then the chasing led up the tree - Pearl sure can climb them!

Then I let her come back down and we chased around a bit more, till Pearl found a nice perch on an old log. Meanwhile I decided to climb the willow tree.

This sure is a great tree to climb, lots of spots to grab hold - kinda like those climbing walls that beans have!

I wish Mommy had gotten better pictures, but we were pretty far off in the other yard! In any case, we had a heck of a good time :-)

- Bert

ManCat Rule Monday

2008-12-08T00:02:00.001-05:00

Whew - it was a busy weekend around here! Mommy spent the whole weekend getting the holiday cards done, so of course she needed a lot of snoopervising. And all that work made me tired.

So that leads us to todays rule - If your Mommy makes you work really hard all weekend it's ok to spend all of Monday napping.

-Bert

Friends on Friday

2008-12-05T00:02:00.001-05:00

Look at all the lovely things that Mr. Hendrix sent us for our November Swap 'n Tails!

The theme for the month was brown (which our Mommy completely forgot, duh Mommy) - and everything matches perfectly! Of course Mommy is very excited about the little snowman, she just loves snowmen - but we were excited about the toys.

In fact I didn't even wait for her to finish the pictures - I stole these two off the table before she could take anymore pictures (hee, hee, hee)!

Thanks Hendrix!

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Santa Paws

2008-12-04T00:06:00.002-05:00

We're doing our best to get ready for Santa Paws!

We've made our lists and mailed them off to the north pole.
We're going to help Mommy get all the decorations up this weekend.
We are due for a bunch of snow, so maybe it will be a white Christmas (which we think Santa would prefer).
We're all signed up for Secret Paws, and we've already sent Mommy out shopping.
And best of all, we're almost done helping Mommy get our Holiday cards made.

Here's the important part - Mommy needs a final tally. So are there any other kitties that want to trade cards with us? That's right, it's your (almost) last chance to get a super-duper handmade PB&J card! So if you're interested, just click on the our email link on the right side of our bloggie - or you can click here and send us your information so we can swap cards.

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Wordy Wednesday

2008-12-03T00:02:00.008-05:00

Oh, sorry, I'm trying to get all cleaned up, I've got big news! I mean I'm just so excited, I want to look all presentable!

Not only is this the make up post for the last day of the Week of Pearl, but the super, duper Karen Jo gave me my very own limerick (please pay no attention to the fact that Jake and Bert got them too - I'm sure that Karen Jo was just being fair)!

                      Pearl was feeling a bit neglected.
                      She didn't get to blog, though she is respected.
                              She got the blog for a week,
                              Which her interest did peak.
                      Let's hope that Pearl no longer feels neglected.

Thank you so much Karen Jo for giving me such a perfect end for the Week of Pearl!

- Pearl

Tabby Toesday

2008-12-02T00:04:00.001-05:00

Well, they don't call me "Otter Paws" for nothing!

- Jake

Manners on Monday

2008-12-01T00:04:00.004-05:00

Mommy calls me Mr. Manners - and for good reason as you can see! I sat ever so patiently in my chair at Thanksgiving dinner, waiting for a little taste of turkey.

Unlike some kitties in my family!

- Bert

P.S. Bert's just jealous because I managed to steal this...

Frustrated Friday

2008-11-28T00:05:00.001-05:00

I'm a little frustrated today. I've been trying and trying to go out all week.

But it won't stop snowing and being super cold, so I'm not allowed out!

- Pearl

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T00:03:00.001-05:00

I just know there's some turkey up there!

We're wishing all of our friends and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Purrs and Hugs,
Pearl, Bert and Jake

One Word Wednesday

2008-11-26T00:02:00.000-05:00

Yummmmm!!!!

Tuxie Tuesday

2008-11-25T00:03:00.002-05:00

So I found a cool new spot to hang out - especially when there's a fire to warm up to. There's lots of good sniffs from the wood pile, the bag is pretty cozy, and it's close to the fire which is the best part. Tazo, I think there may be room enough for two here!

Well, there's room enough for two as long as it's not your brother!

- Bert

Miffed Mommy Monday

2008-11-24T00:02:00.003-05:00

So Mommy is a bit miffed! The other night some mean lady said that I was fat for a girl kitty! Mommy was very offended, since I am not a very big kitty. I mean, I weigh like 7 and a half pounds soaking wet - sometimes I look big, but it's just floof! Then the lady said that my brothers are fat - can you imagine?! Two such handsome, perfectly weighted ManCats - fat?! Sure Jake is almost 16 pounds, but he's a Maine Coon. And Bert's 11 pounds and he looks very lean and panther-y.

Then the lady said her kitten was only 5 pounds, and Mommy said "you just wait till he gets full sized!" But she was still ticked that the lady called me fat.

So how much do all you kitties weigh (if you don't mind me asking)? Was Mommy right to be hissed off?

-Pearl

Fierce Fighter Day

2008-11-21T00:01:00.002-05:00

We know that this is the Week of Pearl, but when Mommy saw that Whiskers & Purrs were doing Fierce Fighter Day she said we should do this instead. She got all sentimental (emphasis on mental) and wanted to introduce you all to our brother and sister that went before - the original P and B.

This is Purdy

and this is Basil

They both died of lymphoma, within just a few months of one another. Purdy went to the bridge in September of 2005 and Basil went in January of 2006. As much as Mommy and Daddy wanted to fight, both Purdy and Basil wanted to go to the bridge. So they let them go with as much peace and dignity as they could.

Purdy and Basil's ashes are still home with us, and there isn't a day that goes by that Mommy and Daddy don't think about them and love them.

So here's to all the ones that went before, all the ones that live in our Mommy and Daddy's hearts forever.

- Pearl, Bert and Jake

Week of Pearl - Thursday

2008-11-20T00:03:00.003-05:00

8 Random Things Meme
The super Tabby Abby and Little Catzee wanted to help with the Week of Pearl, so she tagged me for the 8 Random Things meme! The rules are:

- Each player starts with eight random fact/habits about themselves.
- People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
- At the end of your blogpost, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their name.
- Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged and to read your blog.

So here it goes:
1. I love to bunny-kick George's toys. I'm not sure if it's the doggy smell or the fact that they are bigger than any of my toys. But it's super fun!

2. Neither rain, nor snow nor dead of night keeps me from wanting to go outside! I really love my home, and I always come back, but I do love to go outside.

3. I won't let George in the dinning room - I whap her until she leaves. It's where we have our beds and our play cubes and our toy basket, so I really don't like it when she's in there.

4. When I go outside, I like to come inside every hour or so to have a snack. And when I come in I don't like to have treats, I prefer my regular crunchies.

5. I like to sleep with my tail wrapped around my Mommy's neck when I sleep behind her on the chair at night.

6. My Mommy and Daddy call me "Pumpkin Nose" - not because it's as big as a pumpkin, but because it's orange like a pumpkin. And after all, I do have very autumnal colors!

7. I don't like to sleep on the big bed, except after breakfast and only if Mommy goes back to bed. Most of the time there's too many folks there (Mommy and Daddy along with Bert and Jake - and George sleeps on the floor).

8. I love to drag my fev-ver wand around the hall and making a hunting howl like I've caught it. But when I really catch something I prefer to eat it rather than bring it home and howl about it!

I'd like to tag my fellow Tough A** Torties!
Cotton
KC & Faith Boo
Georgia
Holly & Ivy
Queen Snickers
and one talented tuxie/house panther Diamond

And just so Dante doesn't get too upset, here's a picture of me - beautifully enhanced by the lovely (and so very talented) Miss Diamond Emerald Eyes!

- Pearl

Week of Pearl - Wednesday

2008-11-19T00:04:00.000-05:00

What the heck is this?!

Is it the new water fountain that we've been hoping for? No? Oh right - it's the warm-water-air-blowy thing. Mommy brings these out at the end of fall, so that we don't go all static clingy! But mostly they're kind of annoying, even though they are fun to play in.

- Pearl

Week of Pearl - Tuesday

2008-11-18T00:04:00.002-05:00

Today is Taste Test Tuesday! Yep, I have a new job - being a taste tester!

Here's me checking to make sure that the tasting fork is ok. Now, on to the important job tasting the chicken salad! I sure do like this taste-testing job.

- Pearl

Week of Pearl - Monday

2008-11-17T00:02:00.002-05:00

Mwahahaha! The blog is mine all mine - well for the week anyway!

So today no ManCat Monday, just me laughing and laughing!

- Pearl

Fashion Friday?!

2008-11-14T00:03:00.002-05:00

I know you guys weren't expecting to see me on a fashion Friday, but I think I'm looking pretty darn hip! And it is getting cold out!

Has everyone voted in the poll? Pearl's up in arms, but we're going to wait for the voice of all the kitties to be heard!

- Jake

Are you Kidding Me?!

2008-11-13T00:03:00.001-05:00

This is the only picture taken of me this month!!! Mommy has taken tons of pictures of the boys and Georgie, but just this one of me. And then, I looked at the number of posts and Bert has 7 more posts than me and Jake has 5. Oh I know that you've heard it all before from me kitties - but what does a tortie have to do around here to get a little lovin'!?

I've put a poll up on the side, so that you all can vote about how Mommy should fix this horrible situation. Let me know what you think!

- Pearl

Wednesday for Winton

2008-11-12T00:04:00.001-05:00

Our sweet friend Winton went to the bridge Monday night. Right now, his Mommy and his brothers and sisters are all sad and missing him terribly. And we're sad too, it's hard to lose a friend even one that has battled so bravely with his illness for so long. Please take a moment to visit them and give them some purrs.

A Pets Prayer

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,

For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

- Author Unknown

It's TUXIE Tuesday

2008-11-11T00:01:00.002-05:00

My Daddy is soooooo silly - he doesn't realize that I'm a tuxedo kitty!

Yesterday as I ran out the door Daddy said "have a good time out there little house panther"! Apparently Daddy doesn't realize that House Panthers are all black - and I reminded him that I'm a tuxedo cat.

So then he said "all right then, have a good time mostly black cat"! Jeesh, Daddy really doesn't know anything - I'm not a Hottie! Not that I wouldn't want to be one :-)

I guess I'm gonna have to sit him down and 'splain all this stuff to him!

Oh, and we'd like to take a moment and say thank you - thank you to all our Veterans and everything that they have done for our country and others. Yep, a special thanks to all the men in green, from every nation!

- Bert

Mini-Spa Monday

2008-11-10T00:05:00.002-05:00

Mommy has been really tired lately, and feeling like she needs some time to relax. So Daddy suggested that she spend the weekend chilling out and taking care of herself.

So she did, she lit lots of candles, and had a relaxing shower, she did her nails and her toes, she sat and read a book next to the fire - she even had some time to cuddle up with us. We were having a really great weekend until Mommy decided that we should have a mini-spa day too!

We all got Mani-Pedi, we all got furminated, we all got our ears washed out and I got my teeth brushed! Man are we hissed off now - I'm not sure if there are enough temptations to get us over this on!

-Jake

Finally Friday

2008-11-07T00:01:00.001-05:00

Another busy week, Mommy hasn't had any time to help us visit, or do much of anything else. We're really looking forward to catching up with visiting our friends and we found out that it's supposed to be raining all weekend so that means lots of cuddle time too!

But for today we're going to enjoy playing in the sunbeams.

- Bert

Blogblast for Peace

2008-11-06T00:03:00.003-05:00

We're all feeling pretty darned positive after Tuesday night's elections, but it doesn't mean that we can rest on our floof! We still need peace!

-Pearl, Bert and Jake