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My cats and I had a special visitor today - PICTURES TOO!

post #1 of 36
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And the visitor was......... Robin (Bastetservant). Robin and I live near eachother, about twenty minutes apart. She came over for lunch today to meet my cats and my two dogs, Wilbur and Henry.. She also came bearing gifts for everyone. Toys and fresh catnip (from her garden) for the cats, specialty cookies for the boys (dogs), very fancy cupcakes for desert and a special gift for me.... you will see in the following pictures. We could have talked for hours and hours!!!!!!!!! I took some pictures of us and the gifts!!!!

Robin (left) and me (right)


And the beautifully decorated cupcakes, the flowers were candy. Larry enjoyed two after dinner tonight. There is only one left!!!!!!!! MINE


Here is the gift Robin brought me, "The Crazy Cat Lady" Action Figure!!!! And I am playing with it tonight . My hair is a mess, I am in grungy sweats, and I look like a tired old man (if you can see the face on the doll, it is not pretty, wrinkly skin and the eyes are bulging, just an exhausted looking person) . There is a quiz on the back of the toy to see if you really are a Crazy Cat Lady. I AM



I am sneaking in some pictures of the cats playing with her fresh catnip and toys..... It was like a version of Christmas morning, but in the middle of August, late afternoon!

Perkins LOVED the springy cat toy. Fantastic cat toy, they batted it around all afternoon.


Thanks Auntie Robin!!!!! Come back soon!!!!

PERLA even came out of hiding to see Robin, the cat's know a "crazy cat lady" when they smell/see one . Perla is waving (after going nuts with the fresh catnip), THANK YOU AUNTIE ROBIN Girl Power!!!!

post #2 of 36
Looks like everyone (including the cats) had a good time
post #3 of 36
Your kittys sure are having a blast! Thanks for sharing those cupcakes look so yummy
post #4 of 36
Great photos! Looks like those little springs were a hit!
post #5 of 36
Aw, you both are so lucky to live so close to a fellow crazy cat lady!!

Those cupcakes are just gorgeous (I WANT ONE!) and it looks like all the kids had fun with their toys. What a great afternoon!
post #6 of 36
NEAT!..... Laureen & Robin, you looks terrific!...
I really envy you!...
thank you so much for share!.....
post #7 of 36
The photos are great!

I want that action figure!
post #8 of 36
It's wonderful you were able to get together! Great pictures! Thanks so much for sharing.
post #9 of 36
Oh how awesome! I am jealous!
post #10 of 36
Awwww those pictures are great, and so lovely that you got to meet up
post #11 of 36
Great photos!! I love the action figure! I also love the spring toys, do you know where they came from? I bet Thomas would LOVE them (and he doesn't really like toys) so I'd like to get some.

Thanks for sharing!!
post #12 of 36
So very cool that you had a chance to get together!! And what nice presents!

Those springy things are Larry's favorite toys. He chases and bats and flings them around in the air. I've seen them at Petland, so I'm sure big chains have them - Petco, Petsmart. I think they have 6 in a package.
post #13 of 36
That is AWESOME!!!

Looks like you guys had an awesome day and the kids are definately lovin their new stuff

That action figure is the best thing I've seen in a long time
post #14 of 36
What a great visit! Sounds like everybody had a fantastic time and the cats certainly enjoyed their gifts. You both look great, too!

I'm jealous!
post #15 of 36
Your babies are very lucky to have such a wounderful Auntie

I love your pressie to cute my kids call me the crazzy cat lady to
post #16 of 36
I'm not completely jealous or anything!

Look at those incredibly cute SMILING faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to you both!!!!!

I think it's so cool that TCS brought you together!

SO sweet of Robin to bring such wonderful gifts (and BEAUTIFUL cupcakes!!!!) - and LOVE the crazy cat lady action figure!

The kitties obviously enjoyed her visit too!

As to the springy things - next to the rings off the gallon water bottles and twist ties tied in a circle, those are Shelly's favorite toys. He LOVES picking them up with his paw and flinging them around.

So glad you two had a nice time!

"So Gary, when can we get to Chicago??????"
post #17 of 36
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So very cool that you had a chance to get together!! And what nice presents!

Those springy things are Larry's favorite toys. He chases and bats and flings them around in the air. I've seen them at Petland, so I'm sure big chains have them - Petco, Petsmart. I think they have 6 in a package.

They are a huge hit! The cats are going nuts for the springy toys again this morning and the fresh catnip. This is a fun morning because my cats usually have the morning crazies, but today it is magnified .

Kara, I forgot to ask Robin where she got those but Nanner says they are at the pet stores. I have never seen them before Robin brought them over yesterday though. Fantastic, safe and sturdy toy. They can even chew them. My cats love them. Thanks auntie Robin
post #18 of 36
FYI - I got a pack of those springy toys from Amazon. They were pretty cheap, and I was ordering some other stuff so I just added a pack.
post #19 of 36
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To Gary come to Chicago very soon, your mother will love it and so will I

Laurie, we will meet someday soon! And if you come here I will be sure to get you the Crazy Cat Lady action figure and we can battle it out as to who is more crazy . Robin, are you game, too.

My cats do love those milk rings and they make great, cheap kitty toys BUT they chew them up and eat them , those spring toys can't be destroyed, even by Pumpkins


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I'm not completely jealous or anything!

Look at those incredibly cute SMILING faces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to you both!!!!!

I think it's so cool that TCS brought you together!

SO sweet of Robin to bring such wonderful gifts (and BEAUTIFUL cupcakes!!!!) - and LOVE the crazy cat lady action figure!

The kitties obviously enjoyed her visit too!

As to the springy things - next to the rings off the gallon water bottles and twist ties tied in a circle, those are Shelly's favorite toys. He LOVES picking them up with his paw and flinging them around.

So glad you two had a nice time!

"So Gary, when can we get to Chicago??????"
post #20 of 36
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Originally Posted by Mystik Spiral View Post
FYI - I got a pack of those springy toys from Amazon. They were pretty cheap, and I was ordering some other stuff so I just added a pack.
COOL I love the fact that they are a good size and can't roll under the fridge and stove either. I get tired of pulling toys out from under appliances. Thanks for the tip in ordering.
post #21 of 36
Wonderful photos! The cats sure look like they're enjoying their haul, and my goodness, those cupcakes look amazing!
post #22 of 36
What a great time you all had. I love those kitty toys, Autumn would love those springy ones. I'll have to look around and see if I can find one for her, thanks for sharing the pics.
post #23 of 36
It was a wonderful afternoon, though it went so quickly. I am lucky to live so close to Lauren. It's the second time we have gotten together, and we have another date planned for very soon. The first time Lauren brought me this wonderful statuette, about 2.5" tall, of a black cat on a base of polished agate. It's a little image of Bastet, I think. I treasure it. It was so sweet of her, but that's just how she is.

Lauren's house is very beautiful and elegant, though comfy and warm also. It is set on the edge of a woods.

Her cats are just gorgeous!!!!! I was flattered that Perkins and Perla let me get so close to them as they are especially shy. They know a crazy cat lady when they see one. The others let me pet them, even Pipsqueak, and Walden even rubbed against my legs! They all are so happy and healthy. They have a wonderful home. Her dogs, who I met before, are just adorable, also, and so nice.

I'm thrilled that they liked their toys. Those springs I buy from Amazon. They are made by Spot and are called "Colorful Springs Wide 10-Pack." They don't cost much - compared to most cat toys. I also got the "Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure" from Amazon.

We had a delicious lunch and great conversation - almost all about cats (big surprise there). Lauren is going to come over to my house and meet my cats next time.

She is a lovely person inside and out and I am thrilled to have met her. It's the best thing that has come out of tcs, for me.

The only thing is, that picture of me is just awful. If I looked that bad in person, well, I'd head for the hospital.

I took some pictures of her cats and dogs, and I want to post some of them, but I'm currently having computer problems. If I can, I'll post them later.

Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone. Go ahead and be jealous. You have good reason.

Robin
post #24 of 36
Looks and sounds like a great day together!! I LOVE the crazy cat lady doll!

We've got some of those springs too, I got them from Entirelypets.com when I was buying Advantage. I think the 6 pack was less than $2. Definitely worth it! They roll, they bounce, they don't get chewed apart (yet).. highly recommended.
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It was a wonderful afternoon, though it went so quickly. I am lucky to live so close to Lauren. It's the second time we have gotten together, and we have another date planned for very soon. The first time Lauren brought me this wonderful statuette, about 2.5" tall, of a black cat on a base of polished agate. It's a little image of Bastet, I think. I treasure it. It was so sweet of her, but that's just how she is.

Lauren's house is very beautiful and elegant, though comfy and warm also. It is set on the edge of a woods.

Her cats are just gorgeous!!!!! I was flattered that Perkins and Perla let me get so close to them as they are especially shy. They know a crazy cat lady when they see one. The others let me pet them, even Pipsqueak, and Walden even rubbed against my legs! They all are so happy and healthy. They have a wonderful home. Her dogs, who I met before, are just adorable, also, and so nice.

I'm thrilled that they liked their toys. Those springs I buy from Amazon. They are made by Spot and are called "Colorful Springs Wide 10-Pack." They don't cost much - compared to most cat toys. I also got the "Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure" from Amazon.

We had a delicious lunch and great conversation - almost all about cats (big surprise there). Lauren is going to come over to my house and meet my cats next time.

She is a lovely person inside and out and I am thrilled to have met her. It's the best thing that has come out of tcs, for me.

The only thing is, that picture of me is just awful. If I looked that bad in person, well, I'd head for the hospital.

I took some pictures of her cats and dogs, and I want to post some of them, but I'm currently having computer problems. If I can, I'll post them later.

Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone. Go ahead and be jealous. You have good reason.

Robin
OH Robin, how very kind, the things you say. And you DO NOT look awful in that picture. I think I look terrible too. But, it was hard for us to take our picture. I had to hold the camera while we tried our best to look "pretty". We didn't have anyone to take our picture as none of the cats stepped up to the plate on that one . We took a few and I just picked the one we both agreed on.

Yes, please post some of the pictures you took. It is wonderful to see your post after your absence of late on the site. You are a very, very amazing "girl" and I AM SO lucky to have met you through TCS too.
post #26 of 36
You both look good in the picture
post #27 of 36
You both look beautiful in the picture! how wonderful that you guys got to get together. I am so incredibly envious!

Those spring toys are a huge hit around here too, very much a favorite.
post #28 of 36
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Thanks friends . We just look a bit "not like ourselve" in that photo because it was taken so close and I was holding the camera.. We are going to a play next Sunday and I will be going to her house to meet her cats. Maybe will get another picture of us then. My cats have already LOST those springy toys! I am looking everywhere and I found two. They just love those and I am going to order some more. The best cat toy EVER!!
post #29 of 36
Thank you, Lauren and Robin, for sharing your lunch date with us. The pictures are great; it seems that a good time was had by all! You're very lucky to live so close to each other---sounds as if you guys have each found a new bestie!
post #30 of 36
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The only thing is, that picture of me is just awful. If I looked that bad in person, well, I'd head for the hospital. :lol3
Oh you're completely crazy!!!!! We're our own worst critics - you both look completely WONDERFUL!

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Thanks for all the nice comments, everyone. Go ahead and be jealous. You have good reason.

Robin
Yeah, thanks, rub it in why don't you?????????



And while I'm jealous, because I already know I love you both dearly, I'm still happy for you two! (See, I can be grown up about it! ).
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