Saturday, May 18, 2013

The Rise of the Felines

The cats have taken over!


It's enough to make any self-respecting Boston head under the covers and not come out until well, until THEY leave! 

Panda here, reporting from the front lines of this feline coup.  I mean someone needs to tell you all what's really going on here at Boston Manor!

Actually, since the young black and white one kind of looks like Sadie and I, I've sort have taken him under my wing and bestowed upon him some of my best advice.


Such as, "THIS is the most dignified way us black and whites should sit"!


And... "stick with me kid and you'll get all kinds of treats from the two-legged ones".


Even our trusty side-kick-honorary-Boston-Bumby has joined the ranks of the "two Ds" (Darcy and Dexter, aka Smoky and the Bandit)

I mean look at her!  A shot of tuna juice to the bowl and she is consorting with them in the mess hall!


So, I got her alone and had stern talk with her while she rested in her barracks.



"Listen kid", I told her, "these two will be leaving the compound at some point after their two-legged one feels better.  I like how you are schmoozing with them and getting on their good side, but we need to make this work to our advantage.  Bring me back some good dirt!"



I observed Bumby working her undercover magic and managing to extract some primo intel from the pseudo Boston, Dexter.

She even took her spy-game to the outside and observed the sneaky black and white feline in his undercover mode.









I mean, this kid really thinks he blends in!  Not!!


Then Dexter, aka, "The Bandit" was seen passing on classified information to his accomplice, Big Darcy, also known as "Smoky"



Oh yeah, sure, you two are just "relaxing".


What do you have to say about these two compromising pictures of Boston Manor secrets being passed on to "Smoky" during a supposed grooming session?  Hmmmmmm?



Caught! Red-pawed!


Don't give me that blurry-eyed kitten dance Dexter!  I know you and Big D are planning something sinister, like taking over "our" king-sized bed.


Agent Bumby!  Agent Bumby!  Unfluff your tail and get a hold of yourself!  You are supposed to be working for Sadie and me, not playing "chase The Bandit" all over the house.


I mean, look at your face. You LOOK guilty!  
You've turned, haven't you?
Oh Bumby, nooooooo!


You've allowed them onto THE bed!  Look at you! Right there with them!  You don't even have the decency to look contrite..


Look at that smug look on "Smoky's" puss.  And "The Bandit"! He's a cool cucumber taking over our bed without even blinking an eye.


MISSION "BOSTON MANOR BED TAKEOVER" COMPLETE.
DARCY & DEXTER SUCCESSFUL.
INFILTRATION OF SAID MANOR AND SUBMISSION OF HOUSEHOLD FELINE FINAL>

NEXT MISSION:

TAKEOVER OF BIG GREEN COUCH
AND
BATHTUB



WELL DONE D & D!

So, where does that leave me?  Former ruler of Boston Manor along with my minion, Sadie?  I'll sit in the cat bed and figure it out...


Panda, former leader of the Black & White King Bed compound, out!



Friday, May 10, 2013

Short Post Simply to Say: Surgery Date Set!

Seems strange to be celebrating such an event, but we feel like we have been bounced around so much and getting a date seems like a huge accomplishment.

MAY 29!

More tests and prep between now and then. 
 Good to have a target date. 

The Maven feels good about it all, as do we.

Let's all have a good weekend and Happy Mother's to all my favorite mother's out there!
Especially Orlando Grandma!



Still working on kitty post.  Meanwhile just be content with the knowledge that Mr. Dexter has taken over everything!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Roses For Sammy on Her Birthday

Our beautiful daughter-in-law, Sammy has been on a short jaunt with her husband, The Writer, to North Carolina.  One of my favorite states!  While they have been gone their "child", Stanley The Greyhound, has once again been sleeping on our bed and couches staying with us.



I think he enjoys being part of a pack while he is with us as he seems to be enthusiastic about everything while he is here.

We took "the pack" to a nearby park this past week for a walk.  The Maven and I discovered this little gem that we call "The Rose Garden" through YELP, of all things, when we were looking for somewhere different to walk the Bostons.

Watch out kid! They may be small, but...

It is a pretty oasis in the middle of Mission Hills in The San Fernando Valley - just 10 minutes from our house!  Orlando Grandma may recognize the area somewhat since it is directly across the street from the Mission we visited during her stay with us.

Good dogs making a new friend afterall

A lovely tree-lined walk leads to "The Rose Garden" and is quite refreshing on sunny, warm days.




I love this arbor!




And of course, the roses...







Which way should I go?



Lots of pretty archways, fountains and benches.


No swimming, Stan!



Today is our lovely Sammy's birthday, so Stanley and I dedicate this post to her.  The Maven and I are driving "over the hill" into the city to take Stan home to see his mom (and dad) and then go somewhere for lunch to celebrate her birthday.

Happy birthday Sammy, from your WHOLE family!

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Amazing....

I have the most amazing Physical Therapy team helping me get movement back in my little finger!  This experience has given me new insight and appreciation into what people with larger, more vital injuries must go through to get back up and functioning.

I am very fortunate that at this point my finger is not a hinderance to my everyday activities anymore.  Yet these ladies in PT are treating my therapy very seriously and have taken a personal stake into getting my finger to bend.

Look what they made for me on Friday!




Just out of their heads.  No plans, no kit, just their ingenuity and creative minds and fingers fitting and tweaking until it was just right, according to them.



A banjo string tightener-thingie to make my little finger stay in a bent position for 30 minutes a day, three times a day.



 And a pulley system for my finger to pull on attached to a rubber band for resistance after it's been released from the "bent position holder".



I am just amazed by this thing and it really helps me work the finger in a more productive manner with resistance.



Just wanted to share this genius with you and if my PT ladies ever read my blog I want them to know how great I think they are.  Thank you ladies!

And everyone have a good weekend!