Weekend Open Thread

Happy Caturday, Cutetropolitans! And it is indeed a happy day at the home of reader Squiddy, whose new kittens are enjoying their new environment — and each other.

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HUUUUUUUUUGS!

“They are in love,” writes Squiddy. “All I ever wanted was exactly this.”

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34 thoughts on “Weekend Open Thread

  1. dubravkamcvmd August 31, 2019 / 8:24 am

    The expression on the white-faced kitten’s face in the second picture is the definition of bliss.

  2. AJ August 31, 2019 / 8:34 am

    They are beyond adorable, the cuteness level is off the charts. I don’t know how you get anything done with these 2 around. My days would be spent oohing and ahhing over them.

    Spending summer’s last long weekend in Seattle area. Taking the ferry over to Whidby Island today and do some exploring. Sometime this weekend will wander around Pikes Market. Hope everyone has a good weekend and for any readers in FL area, stay safe. Fingers crossed the hurricane veers north away from land.

    • phredsmom August 31, 2019 / 11:10 am

      I’m with you, stay safe Floridians, and use that ol’ psychokinesis to shove Dorian northeast.

        • Faye August 31, 2019 / 11:36 am

          Yeah, that’s the ticket!

          • Alice Shortcake August 31, 2019 / 12:05 pm

            Those damned hurricanes, playing havoc with our precious bodily fluids!

            • phredsmom September 1, 2019 / 1:12 pm

              and while we mentally shove Dorian northeast, also make it break
              down before it gets to Britain!

        • dubravkamcvmd August 31, 2019 / 12:47 pm

          Maybe Herr Drumpf’s failure to use nukes to protect Floridians from the hurricane will cause them not to vote for him? Hmm, maybe too Through the Looking glass.

    • dgerish August 31, 2019 / 12:07 pm

      Have a wonderful time, AJ! I think Churchmouse Knits is on Whidby Island–wave at it for me if you find it.

      • AJ August 31, 2019 / 10:04 pm

        It looks like it’s on Bainbridge, across from Seattle. Whidbey is a little more North. May do Seattle/Bainbridge tomorrow or Monday. And I’ll be sure to wave when I see it.

  3. Ricky & Bibi's Mom August 31, 2019 / 9:23 am

    Congratulations, Squiddy! They are so precious!

  4. Lucy's Mom August 31, 2019 / 10:05 am

    Oh man, I can hardly handle this much cute!! 😍😍😍 They must be an absolute joy to have around. You are one lucky duck, Squiddy.

  5. Alice Shortcake August 31, 2019 / 10:53 am

    Squiddy, I demand to see more of these little lumps of cuteness!

    I’ve been without internet access for six days and the withdrawal symptoms were AWFUL. It’s rather disturbing to think that I can barely function without something that, twenty years ago, I barely knew existed.

    Followers of the Saga of Alice Shortcake’s Dad will be glad to hear that he no longer needs the dreaded catheter, but unfortunately he managed to fall out of bed last night and hurt his right side. I’ll have to get a guard rail, or possibly a giant rubber band…

    • dgerish August 31, 2019 / 12:07 pm

      Alice, so sorry on both counts. Sending good wishes to your dad and your internet.

    • AJ August 31, 2019 / 10:18 pm

      Sorry about your dad. Some dreams can be so realistic. And I know how much a hold the internet has on us. I try not to spend too much time on it but on days when I spend a little too long on the internet, I say well I guess I fell down the rabbit hole. So much information – some useful, and others, weelll it’s just useless clicking and clicking and more clicking.

  6. phredsmom August 31, 2019 / 11:17 am

    I like the image of the giant rubber band, Alice. I bought a combination
    guard rail and grab rail for my mother which proved very good. She
    need it to pull herself up to get out of bed. Also, MyMike and I are with
    you on the internet addiction – that’s what it is. For me, it’s like having
    the Library of Congress at my fingertips, plus the whole rest of the
    world. Irresistable.

    • Alice Shortcake August 31, 2019 / 12:09 pm

      He’s just told me what was behind the fall out of bed: he was dreaming that he was suspended by a rope from one of the clock faces on Big Ben in Westminster. Someone inside the tower threw him a longer rope by which to descend to ground level, but it broke about four feet from the pavement. When he woke up he was on the floor, wedged between the bed and the nightstand!

      • phredsmom August 31, 2019 / 12:19 pm

        great dream!

        • Dulcie August 31, 2019 / 2:53 pm

          That’s like my “tripping over a log” dream. Hubby says I not only jump but flail as well. Sure feels real in the dream!!
          Love luv luv the kitties. Such sweet togetherness.
          (Hi Duckie if you are out there…💕)

  7. allein 🐾 August 31, 2019 / 11:22 am

    Happy Caturday! Have I got a Caturday post for you!

    Anyone want a kitten or seven? They were born in a coworker’s neighbor’s yard. She’s keeping mom but she needs to find homes for the babies (who are about 8 weeks old now). She’s named them all after fictional detectives (and one mystery author). Hopefully you all can see the pictures here:

    Mystery Seven

    Other than that not much going on this weekend. Got out of work early yesterday and went to my parents’ to pick up some stuff and ended up staying for dinner. My cousin stopped by to drop off her dog because they’re going away for the week, and my uncle came for dinner and we ordered pizza. No plans for Labor Day except to not be working.

    • dgerish August 31, 2019 / 12:09 pm

      Those kittens are incredible! PS I sent a friend request, though I’m never on Facebook.

      • allein 🐾 August 31, 2019 / 12:14 pm

        Accepted!

    • AJ August 31, 2019 / 10:24 pm

      Wish I was closer, they’re just too adorable. I love kittens at that age.

      • allein 🐾 August 31, 2019 / 10:48 pm

        I’m tempted, because little Agatha looks so sweet, but I really don’t relish the idea of a litter box (which I don’t really have a good place to put) and everything that comes with a cat in my little condo. Or little claws ripping up my stuff….

  8. Faye August 31, 2019 / 11:46 am

    Awwwwww. I call that Pansy Face Stage. Their little faces look like Pansy flowers. What fun.

    Mundane day: laundry, cooking, porch sitting later with Millie. I’m frustrated. I have two art ideas in my head but nothing good is on paper yet. But I’m free and clear Sunday and Monday so we shall see.

    Have a good weekend everyone and stay safe.

  9. dgerish August 31, 2019 / 12:13 pm

    Squiddy, we’re all so happy for you at DebG’s cat house! Your babies are so happy and they’re gorgeous together.

    I had a very intense week at work, so this long weekend came at the perfect time. Big plans involve napping, maybe sewing, knitting, spinning, napping, definitely cooking and baking, more napping. Must stock up on sleep before the big company party in 3 weeks, right after my birthday weekend!

    Stay safe, everybody, and don’t fire guns into hurricanes either. Seriously, it’s a thing.

    • allein 🐾 August 31, 2019 / 12:15 pm

      I dunno, Deb, that sounds like a lot. You should probably try to fit a nap in there somewhere.

  10. Jan B. August 31, 2019 / 12:54 pm

    Gorgeous kitties! I second the request for more pictures!

    Lily is all, ‘please, tell me more, this is fascinating…’

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    • dubravkamcvmd August 31, 2019 / 1:12 pm

      That’s a beautiful picture of a beautiful cat.

    • Dulcie August 31, 2019 / 2:58 pm

      Ha ha yes Jan! Exactly! 😁 Such a “tres drole” expression, the one that cats have mastered so well!

      • Jan B. August 31, 2019 / 7:34 pm

        She looks pretty blasé, isn’t she? Silly girl! 😻😻

    • AJ August 31, 2019 / 10:21 pm

      So pretty!

  11. allein 🐾 August 31, 2019 / 2:25 pm

    • dubravkamcvmd August 31, 2019 / 4:19 pm

      That’s an amazing smile.

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