Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Cat logic

"I can't think why humans want to go out in the cold and take photographs," said Pushkin. "It's much nicer here by the fire.
"The trick is to get within whisker-singeing distance of the flames. As for all that white brrrr-stuff outside, I have no intention of dipping so much as a paw into it."


22 comments:

VP said...

Cat's always know where the warmest place in the house is :)

Our 2 are snuggled up on one of the radiators at the moment...

We've hardly had any snow - I think London might have had more than us for once!

Rob said...

I like your frosty picture, Victoria.

Did your Echium survive the cold? My one was totally mush a few days ago. Oh well!

Merry Christmas!

patientgardener said...

I'm with Pushkin - probably a cat in a former life!

Christine B. said...

That's one sensible cat you have there! Love all the grasses and grass-like plants in your outdoor photo.

CB in Alaska

Anna said...

Oh what sensible words come out of the mouths of babes and cats :) Wishing you peace and happiness at Christmas and in the new year Victoria.

Michelle said...

How cute!

Grace Peterson said...

Hi Victoria~~ Pushkin is pure genius, a kitty after my own heart. I bet she's a great cuddler! Merry Christmas.

Rothschild Orchid said...

Pushkin is a most sensible feline indeed. It's far more intelligent just staying by the fire... mine on the other hand still insists on following me around as I take pictures in the snow, he just yells at me the whole time I'm doing it to let me know he's cold and doesn't approve!

Grace Peterson said...

Hi Victoria~~ I think Pushkin has a real penchant for logic. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Arabella Sock said...

I think Pushkin matches the decor very well. Every fire needs a warm kitty in front of it.

My snow has gone and we are left with a dirty grey drabness but at least this means that Hebe will go out for some fresh air, Spook isn't allowed out yet.

Merry Christmas

Karen - An Artist's Garden said...

Your frosty garden is looking very beautiful Victoria.

Love and warm wishes to you for the festive season
K
xx

petoskystone said...

smart pushkin! but the photograph is beautiful...a merry christmas & bright warm holidays to you & your.

Tatyana@MySecretGarden said...

Hi Victoria! What a beautiful garden picture! I think our Christmas will be very green. Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!

jodi (bloomingwriter) said...

Kats r smartr thn mst humanz tho we tri not to let humanz no that 2 offen. Or elz thay mite not feed us whn we wantz feeding. I got out last nite & went gallumping thru snow til feets gots cold. then I wined for blumingriter to rescue me!
Happy Catzmus from me & the rest of the cat horde and mamacat jodi 2! ~ Hugh E. Mungus

easygardener said...

I am surprised Pushkin has any whiskers left. My cats have decided to ignore the snow and have a sleepathon!
Have a good Christmas.

The Giraffe Head Tree said...

Just stopping by on Christmas Eve to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a delightful New Year. Thank you for a fabulous year of beautiful photography and amazing prose!

Joanne said...

What a beautiful cat Pushkin is as well as inteligent.

Bay Area Tendrils Garden Travel said...

Happy Christmas wishes, Victoria!
It's a good thing I have so many virtual feline friends, being without a cat of my own :((
All best for 2010,
Alice

Esther Montgomery said...

Our cats don't seem to mind the frost as much as they do the rain . . . maybe because we have had less of it. Our frosts certainly haven't been as all-encompassing or as beautiful as yours.

Have a very Happy Christmas, Victoria.

Hope 2010 is brilliant.

Esther

P.S.

Have you a fire blanket in case Pushkin is tempted to attempt one fatal step forward?

HappyMouffetard said...

A belated merry Christmas, and wishing you a happy and healthy 2010, Victoria. Pushkin looks hypnotised by the flames. Bill (cat) wedges himself under a radiator. I do worry that he will get stuck.

Cottage Garden said...

Oh he's so right!!

Love photo of your frosty garden.

Jeanne

Bren said...

My black kitty JACK LOVES the fire like your little purr friend is in this image!
There is a reason you won for the UK best blogger... WOW!! Great blog - can't wait to stop by to see what you share next!

Happy New Year!