There were two of them, a black and white tom called Stanley who was a regular garden visitor who would shoot off like a missile if caught in the act; and a furry black thing with a short black tail that never entered the garden and instead would sit on the fence leering at anyone in the kitchen.
Now there is a third furry face, a tabby and white kitten first seen looking down from that same fence. But unlike the black cat, this kitten would soon follow Stanely into the garden, right up to the point where they quite happily sat and played in front of my folks as they sat outside.
Now, they have reached a new level of cheeky boldness, and have decided that the best time to try and come in for a visit is why I come round on my bicycle, because I have to leave the door wide open when I do so. Stanley is still rather wary inside, and never goes very far into the house, but the kitten will trot right in to the sitting room and go up to my stepfather for a pet.
When they get shoo'd off, they will then go out and climb the tree that enbales them to get up on to the roof of the bay window to see if there any birds up there. Stanley, alas, is an expert climber and bird finder, and since his advent no bird has nested successfully in the garden.
When you get angry at him, he immediately rolls onto his tummy and tries to look cute...
Si
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All cats seem to think I'm their bestest buddy and I always have feline visitors in my yard - and in the kitchen too if I ever leave the door open.
ReplyDeleteThese two get naughtier every day...up the stairs is the next stage
ReplyDeleteI love the new advert on TV for some cat food brand "resistance is futile" Perfectly applies to cats. I love them, but hate their bird killing nature, a lovely cat of mine many years ago caught and killed a Thrush and brought if home for me. I cried for the thrush and just couldn't look at the cat for a couple of days. I kept him indoors as much as possible during nesting and fledging season after that.
ReplyDeleteDo you know the TS Eliot poem 'The Naming of Cats' Si? If not do go on line and read it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments and suggestions. We miss having a cat so much, Noo-noo was kept indoors mainly so wasn't a threat to wildlife.
ReplyDeleteI am not into 'cats', they are bird killers, hence................
ReplyDeleteWe used to get lots of neighbourhood cats visiting the garden in our old house. I used to have to chase them away from the bird feeders. Now we don't have neighbours so the birds are safe as our cat can't even be bothered to go outside let alone catch birds.
ReplyDeleteAwww, too cute! I love it when the neighbourhood cats are friendly enough to come over and say hello. Lovely photos. - Tasha
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