The kitten who cried wolf

[susandennis]

The Smalls is a random whiner. He isn't really a talker as in talks all the time but randomly throughout the day, from another room, he'll start this kitty crying. For No Reason. It lasts maybe 3 seconds. Enough to wonder if I should worry and enough to get Biggie's attention.

And while I'm on cat news... Stickie is missing! I can't find him anywhere. He was here yesterday morning but now is nowhere to be found. I've looked under a lot of things but my knee is bruised and crawling is hard. So I just hope they find it and bring it back or Stickie RIP.

Last night, Biggie got up on top of the kitchen cabinets and, so, then The Smalls did, too. I think I will not have to worry about the dust up there much longer. They spent all night crawling all over the space and collecting the dust on their feet and bringing it down for me. They couldn't have done this the day before the housecleaner came...



So the upper reaches of my home are now Cat Land. It was only a matter of time anyway. (And isn't that picture of my nephew adorable? He's now the father of two daughters who are twice the age already that he was then.)

The second pair of Zappos shoes did not past the shoe test on the treadmill this morning. So they are going back. It's fine. That leaves me with two pair that do fine on the treadmill which also means will do fine on the street. And one of them is even nice looking. And both can be worn with and without socks. I'm good.

I was not wrong about the Rolling Stones audience. It was pretty funny to see all the old people flooding into the stadium. Also I did not hear one peep. I did have the door closed and the air conditioner running but still, I can hear the football crowds and soccer crowds with ease. Not the Stones, however.

I found a sweater knitting pattern today that is enticing me to put down the crochet hook. I haven't knitted anything in a long time but I think I'm going to start this beauty today.



The baseball game is a morning game. I can get a good start on it then.

I saw this photo this morning on twitter. It's so stunning. That's a Seattle city swimming pool that's actually not that far away from my regular pool. It's 50 yards long (twice as long as my gym pool) and salt water. It's wonderful to swim in. And it's open until after Labor Day. Why am I not swimming there every day?



Because their lap hours suck. Because they have such limited hours, it's always massively crowded. And it's a bitch to get to. There's very little parking. But, even if I took the bus... See where that pier meets the shore? Very near there is the closest you can get. And you have to walk from there to the pool. OR you can come through those trees which hide a very rocky, hilly path.

The last time I attempted it, I could not even enjoy my swim for worrying about getting back to my car. I decided then that it really wasn't worth it. But, every time I see this photo, I rethink the plan. It's just so stunning.

Only 20 more days to go.

Comments

[gracegiver]

That's where I learned to swim when I was nothing more than pip-squeak. I had to walk there three times a week, about 3 miles from our house. I didn't even know it was still in operation.

[susandennis]

wow. that would have spoiled me for all other pools forever!!

https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/pools/colman-pool

very much still in operation!

[sweetmeow]

One of my cats does this random crying when he's in a room alone. It sometimes worries me because it sounds so mournful. I talk to him - "Felix, what's wrong" - he comes to me, then it's over. For Felix it seems to be to get my attention. He's traditionally been an insecure kitty.

[susandennis]

wild. it's hard to tell at this stage, what is a kitten thing they will grow out of or what is a quirk they will have forever. Fun to try and guess.

[sweetmeow]

Sometimes I think Felix's caterwauling is also for Misty - he can't find Misty, or wants Misty to come play, and sometimes Misty has had quite enough of Felix! LOL

It is hard to tell what kitten trait will last into "Cathood". The relationship between Misty and Felix also evolved. They are still best buds, but also became more territorial the older they got with occasional spats. Though not unheard of, they don't lie curled up together as much. I often see Felix lying nearby to Misty with one outstretched paw placed on Misty's butt!

It is neat that you are documenting so much of their kittenhood. I didn't do as well back in 2011 when ours were kittens. I'm so enjoying your kitty posts! Can't wait to see your new, larger ktty tree!

[cozycaffe.livejournal.com]

That pool definitely looks amazing and the view from there must be something else for sure :)

[meowmensteen]

That's my mom's favorite pool. She's always raving about it.

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

that's a gorgeous looking sweater and I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with Zappos. I got my favorite pair of shoes from them and there were no problems.
I would kill to get to see the Stones!

[susandennis]

Clearly I was not clear. I am not having a hard time with Zappos at all!!! I love them. I order tons of shoes from them and keep very few and I very much appreciate their allowing me to do that. They cost more and I'm happy to pay the extra for the great service. (Maybe you didn't get that I was being sarcastic. Sorry, my bad.)

[chocolate-frapp.livejournal.com]

my mistake

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

I love the sweater!  Will you use similar colors?

[susandennis]

never! Actually, I'm just using what I've got on hand so it will be a patchwork of leftovers.

[(Anonymous)]

I also love the sweater pattern. Did you find it on Ravelry?

Ann in Ontario.

[susandennis]

It's actually not on Ravelry yet. A British yarn shop posted about it this morning on Instagram.

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hayfield-spirit-dk-ladies-cardigan-pattern-10035/646821-1000

[lenine2.livejournal.com]

Your nephew in the photo is adorable. So is the donkey.