Posts from the ‘Auggie’ category

Auggie waiting

When Auggie does not go on a walk with Bear and I, he is ALWAYS waiting for us to return…

I hurry to the front door and call Auggie. He comes outside and looks for Bear to return – usually from the front porch wood pile.

Auggie comes along on an ever longer mid-afternoon walk. He is doing very well! He is Mr. Sociable, loving to be wherever Bear and I are. I hope this continues. He does a bit of exploring on his own but never far from one of us and when we walk, if Bear runs to move deer off the property, Auggie stays with me.

Auggie is VERY aware of large birds. Although ravens pose no threat and eagles have passed over when we’ve been out, it is owls I worry most about. This morning (9:00 a.m.) when we were out a local rooster crowed – sounding maybe a bit owl-ish. Auggie jetted inside. Bear gets after large birds if they are around so if Auggie stays near, I know Bear will do his best to keep Auggie safe.

When Bear and I go out early morning or late evening, Auggie is not interested in going out in the dark. I love that he enjoys being out with us during the day but is happy to stay in at night. And I think that he is getting plenty of exercise so settles easily at bedtime.

Happy Friday!

Wakin’ up

March blew in like the proverbial lion.

A last round of super cold with wind started yesterday and continued through the morning.

Then the sun came out.

Still very cold, but there is sun.

These photos are from earlier in the week when there was also sun.

Auggie wakes up slowly…

…and often with a cute case of bed head!

After a bit of figuring out that he really does want to get up, he gets to stretching.

Stretching the hamstrings and feet for the best running and jumping!

Then a request for a stomach rub.

“Is breakfast ready, yet???”

What’s that sound?

I was looking at the news, waiting for the water to heat to make coffee and I kept hearing a funny sound from the kitchen. It sounded kind of like a mouse in the cupboard, but neither Bear nor Auggie were paying any attention.

???

I moved around the kitchen, cocking my head, stooping down, leaning next to the usual mousie hidey holes and could not figure out where the sound was coming from or what it was.

Oh.

Rain! Actual rain as in not sleet, but real rain. It was hitting the light tube (smallish skylight) in the kitchen. I haven’t heard rain in awhile and didn’t expect it. But after yesterday’s 47, it stayed above freezing overnight. It was 37 this morning. The forecast wintry mix was pure rain.

Bear was having a rainy day nap on the bed, but Auggie kept me company as I got a warm breakfast going…

Sue’s (The View From Great Island Blog) Warm Cashew Granola sounded like a good place to start. Her recipe is a granola served warm. I modified slightly (coconut oil instead of vegetable oil) and reduced it making slightly less than 1/4 of her recipe: a perfect single serving.

Warm cashew granola with blackberries and cashew cream.

Perfect for a February rainy morning.

Auggie thought so too.

Who needs cat toys ???

A video short…it makes me laugh out loud every time I watch it.

Auggie and Boots from Liz Summers on Vimeo.

And you knew this was coming, right ?

Hmmm…

Good thing I have a spare within reach.

Later…

We stayed above zero last night (Saturday night) – and both yesterday and today broke double digits before noon.

Auggie has been out whenever he’s asked to go out which makes things easier on the entire household.

That face … and that tail!!

“I had nothing to do with the toilet paper incident!”

Auggie on the hunt

I have been wanting to share some photos of Auggie from the rear – to show how he’s built. Yes, the long hair adds some fluff and the camera DOES add some heft, but his back legs and haunches are thickly muscled.

I know that all cats have incredible muscles – their athleticism – the way they seemingly effortlessly launch themselves 4 and 5 times their height is really amazing. It often looks like they can defy gravity.

I’ve only had 2 cats: Bob and Gus, Auggie’s namesakes -both were powerful cats. Yes, even Bob! Even as a big cat he could get to high spots when young. But Auggie is something else! Auggie is strong, agile and incredibly quick.

Auggie on the hunt: