Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Changing Seasons

 As you've seen in previous posts, one of my most favorite spots here is the nice plush footrest on dad's chair. Now, I own the rights to the seat cushion on mom's, but when dinnertime rolls around and my annoying parents disturb my peace to sit in their respective chairs, you can put money on my hopping down from mom's as she settles her bum and squeezes me against the armrest. From there, I instantly leap onto the footrest, where dad somewhat begrudgingly (ask me if I care) shifts his legs this way or that to accommodate yours truly. 

Ahhh, open windows & doors and fresh air

 
Just chillin' with an episode of Mapperton



These pants remind me of Monty Python's lumberjack song

Wait- what was this supposed to be about? 
Oh yeah, the changing seasons or whatever. So as you can see, the old man's attire has gone from his lifelong favorite- shorts and barefoot- to jeans & slippers and, lately, fleece PJs & slippers yet again. So yeah, it's getting colder and I guess that's it. If anyone has room to spare for some aging (the ladies gracefully, the other not so much), cold-weather haters, please contact me at imanindooronlycatsoidontreallycare@thisplace.com. Thanks for visiting. Bye.

25 comments:

The J-Cats said...

Well, really, Smudge! You need to train them to move quicker and not get in your way when you want to rest.

Lynn and Precious said...

Smudge, it's been cold enough the last couple mornings that I'm not going out on my patio at 5:00 in the morning when it's dark and cold. The moths have quit flying in the bats have gone away. Well now in the afternoon I look for my chipmunk. However it's supposed to get blazing hot again this week for a couple of days. Lynn says this is climate change I just say I look out the window and make up my mind. Your late time looks fantastic. Precious

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

We are seeing a similar pattern here, Smudge. It is getting gradually colder and #1's attire has evolved accordingly. She put on wool socks for the first this autumn today! One has to feel sorry for them as they are not blessed with fur!

Purrs,
The Chans

My Mind's Eye said...

Dearest Smudge...at least Dad ask if you care when he shifts his legs this way or that to accommodate yours truly and most of all he realizes you your comfort is a priority...because we all know an EOY review by an unhappy feline can be brutal.
My Bryan still has his short pants and golf shirt hanging on the hook in the closet. Our temps have been up down and in between.
Hugs cecilia

Wanderingcatstudio said...

Lord Burton's favourite place to nap is between my feet on the recliner!

Eastside Cats said...

Smudge, such ungrateful pawrents; don't they know how fortunate they are to have YOU living with them?
Sheesh...

Gidget Blue Sky said...

oh yes, dee colder weather jus makes me go to bed early in my private cuddle caves! ubt izza not cold enuf yet to snuggle in bed wif dee mum, hasta bee really cold fur that to happen.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

I see you have the bigger amount of room on the footrest which is the way it should be. It is generous of you to let your dad put his legs there at all.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

smudge...gotta bee askin ya gorgeouz, why ewe hafta sharez YUR CHAIRZ with yur pawrentz....tell them ta go purr chaze ther own ree clinerz and stay outta yurz ~~~~ happee howl o ween two ewe all ♥♥

Brian's Home Blog said...

Snuggle Season can be fun when the temps drop sweet Smudge so crowd on in, the fleece is fine!

Katie Isabella said...

Ah yeah Smudge. Mom has gone to flannel gowns...yummy warm. I climb over or up which ever I must do and enjoy the warmth.

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

You're too cute, Smudge! For what it's worth, fall and winter is purrfect for cuddling!

pilch92 said...

Sorry, I love it cold now that I have hot flashes. :) Your folks should get you a heated blankie.

Saku said...

Yep, it's getting cold here too Smudge. The noisy fur-nace has been on for a couple weeks now. Stay warm, and tell those beans to move over!

messymimi said...

People can be annoying that way, insisting on having their own furniture back.

North of the equator, we will have some cold coming, some of us more than others. I hope you stay good and warm.

The Island Cats said...

Smudge, I like that you get to lie wherever you want…who cares if it disrupts the humans’ comfort. ~Murphy

Darla M Sands said...

I like your email address. ~giggle~ Humans are mostly a waste of flesh. ~nods~ And please tell your parents that we don't need political sidebars.

meowmeowmans said...

Good on you for sleeping wherever you choose, Smudge. And good on Dad for letting you!

"I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK, I sleep all night and I work all day." LOL

Darla M Sands said...

I adore the lumberjack song! But I hate inauthenticity.

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Anonymous said...

Fleece season has arrived! I wish I had a fur coat like yours!

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Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

You look so comfy, Smudge! When it's cold I like to sleep against Mum's legs at night.

The Oceanside Animals said...

Java Bean: "Ayyy, we haven't got any recliners here, but we have a big ottoman and I lie on that in front of Mama and Dada when it is TV time."
Chaplin: "And I lie on the blanket on Mama's lap and make muffins."
Java Bean: "That's fine, but remember, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH ME."