High and Dry

The weather is warm and sunny here in Chicago. Incredibly, on Saturday, we got over 6 inches of rain, which caused massive flooding in Chicago and Indiana The people who got flooded by the Chicago River are getting help from the city with cleaning up. We were lucky being on the third floor and just had a little seepage through a crack in the basement. Us cats, being cats, slept through it all. Momma and daddy did not leave the house except to get us food from across the street.

Here we are in our favorite spot.



Excuse us while we take a bath in the bathroom!

Have a great day everyone!

Carmela and Moe

Sad and (Soggy) Sunday

We are sorry to hear about Daisy's sister Pixie going to the Rainbow Bridge. We know how it feels to have lost a part of the family and that there is a deep hole in her family's hearts right now. Rest in Peace, dear Pixie.

On the soggy side of things, Chicago has been declared a disaster area, due to heavy rains causing major flooding.

Carmela: Momma, are we going to need a life jacket and canoe? Do I need to sit on my scratching post? Will we get water in our house like I saw on TV?

Momma: No, honey, we live on the third floor. I just hope I can get to work tomorrow.

Carmela: Whew! That's good. I don't like to get wet. And I hope you don't have to work tomorrow!

Momma: I don't think I will be that lucky. Now, let's go to bed because I need to get up early. Good night.

Fabulously Female Friday

I am Carmela - Queen of all I survey.

As my first proclamation of the day, I banish the rain and dreariness from my domain. Then I order my momma to stay home with me because I miss her.

Momma: I miss you too muffin puss.

Oh well, all this makes me tired. I'm going to take my morning nap now.

Have a great week-end everybody!

C

Hurricane supplies

We don't have hurricanes in Chicago, but we would like to suggest some supplies that you might need.

Some canoes:











Some canoe paddles:











Some life preservers:















And most important!
















We hope that you all get through Ike safely.

Carmela and Moe

Naughty and Nice

Hee, Hee! Carmela here. Last night I was very naughty. What did I do? I attacked momma's toes. Well, what did she expect when she wiggled them under the covers?



Now for the nice part. This morning I burrowed into momma's bathrobe and purred real loud. Lucinda told me before she left for the bridge that it would be good for momma and me to do that once in a while.

Thanks for stopping by!

Carmela

Two cats on Tuesday

Sittin' in the window watching all the birds go by!

It's sunny and cool here in Chicago. The sun is warm and catdaddy is home to give us snuggles and treats.

We hope that all of you have a great day!

Carmela and Moe

Meezer Mancat Monday

Moe says:

I am the king of all I survey.

I want my breakfast at 5:00 AM and my dinner at 6:00 PM.

I want treats and pats and tummy rubs.

Most of all, I want my momma to be happy.

Friday Finally!

We here at Chicats are overwhelmed by all the kind thoughts and prayers.

It is a cool and dry day here in Chicago. It is peaceful in the house. All the anxiety is gone.

Lucinda was getting weaker by the day. I did all that the doctors told me to do. The daily medicine, the fluid therapy, the eventual modified syringe feeding. I knew that a choice had to be made to help her find her peace. She ended up making the choice for us.

She is with her family beyond the Bridge.

Purrs and headbumps.

Moe, Carmela, and Catmomma Diane

Thankful Thursday.

Thank you to all of you who read yesterday's post and especially those who commented. Lucinda was a special friend who's life was too short.

When I have the energy, I will post about her life.

In the meantime, hugs and headbumps to all of you.

Catmomma Diane

No words

In memorium

Lucinda G.

AKA Wobegon's Totally Delicious

AKA Zoom-Zoom

05/29/1999 t0 09/03/2008