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08/27/2018 – MultiCat Monday

Posted on August 27, 2018 by colehauscats

Tessa and napping Miss Newton © Colehauscats.com

With Angel Ruby gone over the Bridge, our bedroom is open to any and all Colehaus Cats for the first time since December 2012. Naturally, Tessa and Miss Newton are the first to take over Dad’s side of the bed (Mom sighs with relief).

Tessa, Pia and Olivia © Colehauscats.com

Until everyone finds the open bedroom, most cat conversations still occur downstairs. Pia seems to run most of these meetings.

Olivia, Quint, Pia, Tessa and Miss Newton © Colehauscats.com

And then, magic happened! Five of six Colehaus Cats lumped together, effectively taking over all 947 square feet of bed space, graciously leaving 3 square feet for Mom and Dad to “comfortably” sleep, like you do.

And where was that sixth Colehaus Cat?

Viola on the Tower © Colehauscats.com

Up on the top of Ruby’s tower, alternating between napping and surveying all fit to be surveyed. And staying out of Tessa’s hair . . . er, fur.

Here’s an 80-piece online jigsaw puzzle of Viola on the Tower photo above to start your week off, courtesy of JigSawPlanet.com. Have fun!

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2017 – No post
2016 – No post
2015 – No post
2014 – No More Moles!
2013 – Ruby Tuesday
2012 – I Spy with my Little Eye . . . A First Peek!

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08/24/2018 – Giver of the Greatest Hug

Posted on August 24, 2018 by colehauscats

Viola and her Dad © Colehauscats.com

Hands down, the best giver of great hugs is Viola, who sensed Dad was having another rough day dealing with filling out unemployment forms and making exceptionally hard household budget cuts. And during his birthday week, too, no less.

This photo reminded us of another recorded hug she gave Dad back in 2015.

Viola and her Dad, 2015 © Colehauscats.com

Thank you, Viola, for helping him feel better if for just a moment.

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Calling this one done, 2018 © Colehauscats.com

Quint paintings are leaving for their forever homes today! Is one coming to your house? Check out his art here at Quint’s Art Shop.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2017 – No post
2016 – Wordless Wednesday
2015 – Monday Musings
2014 – No post
2013 – No post
2012 – Sharing Dad Brushies?

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08/22/2018 – Around Colehaus

Posted on August 22, 2018 by colehauscats

Colehaus backyard, July 2018 © Colehauscats.com

On the backside of summer here at Colehaus, things are hot and dry, as expected. A lot dry, actually, and that’s the problem. We’re setting temperature and dryness records in our area for the third year in a row and personally, we’re toying with the idea that, perhaps, we should give up watering the rhododendrons and ferns and moss that used to grow everywhere naturally on its own, and allow the backyard to transition from a cool, forest-y zone to one reminiscent of a high, dry meadow.

Last month, a neighbor removed six overgrown (and messy) trees from his backyard, thus eliminating all early morning shade in our backyard. We loved the burgundy color of the trees, but hated how those leaves clogged our fountain filter every year. The lighting is different back there now. Our backyard is much sunnier than it has been in nearly two decades, and drier, and we have view of a fir and maple-covered hill we hadn’t seen since 2003. Pretty and very open, and we do love neighbors who finally take interest in upping their property conditions. The openness and seeing that neighbor’s house will take some getting used to. Can you see the difference in the photos?

Colehaus backyard, August 2018 © Colehauscats.com

Neighbor cat J © Colehauscats.com

Elsewhere, neighbor cat J went from not caring one whit about people to being a real lovebug. We think Rose Ears and her three babies scarfing down J’s food over at his house morning and night have something to do with that behavior change. And gee, look! These neighbor’s will put out good food just for me! *purr purr purrrrr*

Speaking of Rose Ears . . .

Well, hello Rose Ears © Colehauscats.com

Well, hello there, Rose Ears! You’re looking chipper this morning. Babies still sleeping?

Here’s a 70-piece online jigsaw puzzle of Rose Ears photo above, courtesy of JigsawPlanet.com.

Rose Ears at the squirrel nut box © Colehauscats.com

Don’t mind me. I’ve got a nut box to raid. *crunch crunch*

Colehaus side yard growing in 2018 © Colehauscats.com

The last part of our property to be landscaped is finally growing in. Remember what it looked like back in 2016 when Mom physically removed about 70 yards of dirt and had to rerun sprinklers from being tangled in cedar tree stumps that Dad took out with his trusty Saws-all? It’s unfortunate that Dad can’t add that skill to his resume. Sadly, there’s not much call for urban lumberjacks in the software quality tech industry.

Colehaus side yard during work, 2016 © Colehauscats.com

Ugh! Are we ever glad that three-year project is over!

Mystery Cat still visits occasionally. Mom sees him some mornings when she’s out deadheading flowers. We’re pretty sure he lives around the corner behind us and looks very well taken care of. He won’t have anything to do with us; he takes off like a shot if we make a single move or sound, and that’s just fine with us.

Wally Olly/Winston shows up nearly every evening for a snack, but only if the temperature is reasonable. He’s got a good sleeping spot somewhere because his fur always feels cool to the touch.

Lastly, here’s some flowers around our yard, including a first ever sunflower we allowed to grow and mature. Our soil has always been too shady and wet for any to grow well before.