Snow Adventures - Bliss on a Winters Day

Hello MY darlings!

Did I perhaps disturb you from your winters nap (head tilting to the side)?   Wake up for a snow adventure with me.

In the early morning, the bright sun stirred me from
my slumber as butterflies dancing on the air.

I looked up to from my window, to a white blanket of freshly fallen snow nestled on the tops of buildings.  Creating a dusting of 'icing sugar' on the sidewalks below.

Humans with flapping coats, as if they were being nudged along by the soft wind... wrapping around their legs.  It was funny to watch them, trying to walk. Little children with bright woolen mittens interlocking their fingers with their parents.  Lifting their heads with mouths open to catch the snow flakes tasting them before they melted.   Cat's tongues are great for this due to their nobbled texture!

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Fresh fallen snow add new beauty to nature's vista

A soft purrs emanated from my throat filling me with excitement.....snow, snow...snow woo hoo!!!. New adventures, the smell of fresh fallen snow, the snow flakes tickling my whiskers!!!!!.  I rang the chauffeur "James" we are off for a trip to the Lakeshore toward my favorite waterfront. Doffing his black cap and saluting, "Yes, Ma'am" was the polite reply.

JJ Plaus Park - Mississauga

In my kingdom Diva's would not be seen sporting those 'dog boots', besides which they are not featured in Prada. (singing her my favorite ditty)......"The Diva only wears Prada" - lol. 

After a short drive we finally arrived.  I kept pacing back and forth in the back seat, anxiously waiting the release of the door catch.

Crystals held in nature

Nose to the ground, I sniffed picking up delicious scents. Checking for squirrel tracks looking for their pattern of escape... perhaps a snack in the making!


I smelt the air with my nose and let the snow flakes fall naturally on my whiskers, there was so much to see.  Frozen walkways, foot prints both of human, animals and birds.

 I spotted a rather dashing cat sitting on a park bench reading 'cat's mag'.

He was was elegant...well groomed and of interest to me. He could win the yearly 'staring out contest'.  An afternoon sojourn.....perhaps a nice warm cappuccino ........surely the chauffeur needs to buff up the car. (Wry smile) I'll send him on a 'fishing expedition' ha ah .. the dreaded shopping spree! 

"Tuxedo cat" has a rich baritone purr and  with a Austrian accent.  Umm..... I thought......I bet he knows a place to purchase Schwarzwälder Kirschtortespoke. 





We exchanged polite conversation and found out my cousin lived two doors down the road in Vienna.   I gave the chauffeur the remainder of the afternoon off.

I remembered a good friend of mine suggested a coffee shop in Oakville.....

so off we ran .........for an adventure.....................you never know!  Snow adventures........take on amazing adventures.

A Diva enjoys a Mochacappucino

Remember:   MY Darlings, socialize, enjoy the moments in life, whether a sojourn over coffee or tea........surround yourself with friends....making happy memories.....    




 More links on snow.............http://divapaws4advice.blogspot.ca/2012/02/leap-frogging-for-snowflakes.html




My great friend Toulouse has some great info on Switzerland too.http://toulouseletrek.com/2070/switzerland-adventures-castles-cobbles-and-coffee-in-sion/






Happy reading......................See you next time...........for more fun in the snow!!!!

Christmas Day - Boxing Day

ANTICIPATION!

Hello MY Darlings!

Well, it has been a flurry of activity the past few days!!!

Christmas and Boxing day have tumbled like a moss gathering
hugging a stone!!!! LOL.

The activities of going to bed in the wee hours of the morning
have given way CURLING ON MY BED AT 11:00 P.M. A gentle bowing stretch, a warm bowl of milk - slips into magic world 'cat dreams'!!

The flurry of flying wrapping paper, monitoring kitchen staff and cooking
into a mode of 'R E L A X A T I O N'.

Oh ALL This WAITING!!

I guarded the kitchen today, in ANTICIPATION of the "Free Range Organic Chicken".  No matter what I did to try and get her attention, MY human staff ignored me.

 I  was beside myself with the OVERPOWERING smells: chicken, sage and onion, carrots, asparagus (MY favorite).  I had to let of steam - so I ran around getting dizzy!!!!  I thought my nose would explode!!!!! LOL

 

Organic Free Range Chicken: I didn't have to capture!

Finally, plates heaped with morsels were carried to the table (I sat poised ready to HEAP, displaying stealth and agility).      

Organic Catnip Mouse

Oh my I can hardly contain myself!!!!!



A little play time waiting for MY Christmas dinner and the unwrapping of gifts provided lots of MEOWS of D E L I G H T!!

Wrapped in a moment of JOY

 Oh my, OH MY,  intoxicating aroma of catnip -- has my senses in a frenzy...............(eyes rolling, mouth drooling - ??? Someone is laughing at me)????

Well, I hear a 'winter storm is brewing"....I'm tucking PAWS in for the EVENING, CURL UP AND WATCH A MOVIE!

MY DARLINGS.......&^..^%

Enjoy, REMEMBER TO PARTY friend or family.....be a SOCIALITE LIKE ME!

Visit me at the Diva File Chronicles too:  http://thedivafilechronicles.blogspot.ca/2012/12/diva-file-chronicles-christmas-boxing.html

We are gearing up for NEW YEARS EVE!!!!  Bring out the bagpipes!!!!!!!

PARTIE ON...................M E O W!!!!!

Christmas Eve - December 24, 2012

All done and dusted we are ready for CHRISTMAS!

Hello MY Darlings!

It's Christmas Eve and I have made it!

All the shopping is done, presents wrapped,
homemade cranberry sauce is resting in the fridge like a soft wind surrounding the Canadian Rockies!

The musical dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies echo's gently in the background. Drifting into the evening like a flowing cape against the back-of the night sky.

Strategy: How to make space under the tree?

I of course am whining (howling) as I know there is a Organic Chicken in the fridge.  My housekeeper has taken away the key to the larder as she know I will snoop!!!


There isn't much room under the tree anymore....

I've promised to be very good and not snoop

I take "Great comfort and joy" that everything is done!!  I expect you have had a busy time too, and perhaps like me am a little exhausted!

Well-deserved Cat nip - break - phew....

Well, the phone and email correspondence has been busy, family and friends calling.  This is a lovely time of the year to 'natter' (not a birds)
and have as the Brits say "have a chin wag"!!

Stories around the fire and a little 'smile' as humans call it.  I will have a warm dish of MILK!

Snack Size

We have many blessings to be thankful for (chicken, turkey, catnip, a warm place to sleep and a residence groomer and if you are lucky a "Lady in Waiting)!

Countess Von Whippet

MY young countess Whippet friend said "Always leave a little room, push yourself away from the table when full".....

MY Auntie Ness loves these

Have a wonderful Christmas MY darlings, peace, joy and much happiness.....rest now and tuck those paws in for a good-night sleep.  

Christmas is just around the corner - Darlings!

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!!

MY DARLINGS - IT'S LOOKING PUR-FECT

Well, my DARLINGS!  I've designated MY servants to do the Q and A on the Christmas check lists!

It's all looking PUR-FECT:

> Gifts are being wrapped
> Cards written and ready for mailing

> I'm checking the softness of the fleece of the "Tree Skirt" (did someone say SKIRT...I LOVE TO DRESS UP). Party, party on!!!

>Music is playing...snooozeeeeeee
>Replies are waiting from INVITATIONS
pi>Streaming parties awaiting Dec 21, 2012??
 

Cat's Eye's only Cool

Trees, come in different shapes, sizes (just like humans LOL)!! . The traditional 'natural trees' are my favorite . I love to run up and sniff the pine needles. (Thinking...ummmm) Oh yes......the last time I did this I got sap stuck to my nose, then a piece of wrapping paper got attached!!!!!!  I kept sneezing and sneezing (piff, piff, HELP), my "Lady in Waiting" came to my assistance.

We now have the artificial ones, which are better suited to my disposition!
 
I love the new LED lights, these are extra special...red, blue, pink find out more on my next blog post what colour will they be???


"T'was the Night Before Christmas, not a creature was stirring not even a MOUSE"....."

Cozy and warm, the promises to come:

Gather around DEAR MY DARLINGS........with a warm saucer of milk or a your favorite

There is 'butter' in the pastry!! YUM

Tipple or two..........................Mince tarts!!!!

Mojito Grand Marnier

> Short list of food/chicken/fish/pate and wine is done>
 RIGHT FOR THE PLUCKING - LOL

http://www.grandmarnier.com

 If you can't get your "Head Butler" or "Chef" to make the link is at the above!!  I must tell my good friend "Toulouse Le Trek the Cool Cat".  http://toulouseletrek.com/ 
He is a connoisseur of extraordinary travel and food/wine consultant.

The :REAL Christmas Story comes to mind

DARLINGS:
Tune in next week  Christmas EVE----Christmas blogging!!!!

 
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Day in the Park - Paws Wide Open!!

Once upon an Autumnal day I decided to give the chauffeur the afternoon off.  'James' had no idea of my plans and I wasn't about to tell him.

Dropping me off at Toogood Park in Toronto, the adventure was just about to begin.

I decided to re-live my kitten days by frockling in the leaves....purrhaps sniff out some 'flying squirrels'...a little snacky for my afternoon tea. Did someone say Souvlacki...

What adventures awaited me in this new playground outside of my kingdom..

only at playful kitten knows for sure!!!

Ah Squirrel Nests - possibly!

 

Riding the rails of Life...dare me!

A good run and scurry, wide open spaces.  My paws were itching to feel the wood under my feet (dig, dig, dig and free manicure)!!

What you expect me to fit!

 
I had visions of borrowing my cousins skate board, to hug the rails
(shakes head back to reality -- ok ok, leave that to the kids)!!


Maybe they will have to `shrink wrap`me..to get me into the tree....I don`t think I`ll fit. I don`t have a head for heights!!!!

UMMM.......Well I could of brought my understudy along.  
 
Phew this is too much work.......better do some hunting for ( stomach growing - warning, warning  `Snack Attack`. Diva athlete stretches, into Yoga poses ready for ACTION)......


Very nice of nature to provide all the amenities!!

Menu board - very nice!

Boxed Lunch

 What do you mean -- can you swim.....of course I can!  I simply get the chauffeur to jump in and do the hunting -- what did  you expect (looking up at the ceiling)!!!  Oh yeah, he is off until 6:00 p.m. (sigh)!!

Super Size ME

Well, after much effort I realized hunting was much to be desired!

Ah yes, MY secret compartment of my IPHONE has GREENIES snacks....saved by the say..........or else I`d have to bribe Auntie Nessie for money!!!  Next time, I`ll be in good with the game keeper!

Feeling rather tired I spotted a nice cozy bench.  The smell of the leaves was so overpowering After all the fab fresh air I`m ready.............................fir a wee CAT NAP..................

Capturing a CAT BENCH

James: YOU bring the car!!!

Well, MY darlings it was quite a day..........(excuse me YAWN).

See you next time - be sure to visit my other blogs articles...we love your comments!!!


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Creature Comforts Getting it Right

 Hello MY Darlings!

As a glance from my writing desk in the Castle, the winter winds are howling like a hound dog bent on catching rabbits. LOL

Lapping on my warm saucer of milk, I began to reflect on "Creature Comforts"...ummm let me see. Cats have the leading edge on this, our ability to attracted to anything soft.

Suspending, around in circles reminiscent of a seasoned Yogi emulating gently cooked spaghetti. LOL

As a kitten, I knew I had to be very commanding. Showing early my character traits: firm, demanding, direct, willful.   Practicing my Opera voice, often shattering the crystal wine glasses.

There seems to be a misconception in the human community, they think they were 'first' to train felines and canines.  On the contrary my ancient ancestors Egyptian_Mau new how to get their humans attention with using their creative voices! 
http://divapaws4advice.blogspot.ca/2012/03/let-me-trill-you-by-my-presence.html
Now I know why I love to sing! 

Egyptian Maus:

The spotted Mau is an ancient breed from natural stock; its look has not changed significantly as is evidenced by artwork over 3,000 years old. Unlike other spotted cats such as the Occicat or Bengal cat, the Egyptian Mau is a natural breed.

The Egyptian Mau is the fastest of the domestic cats, with its longer hind legs, and unique flap of skin extending from the flank to the back knee, providing for greater agility and length of stride. Maus have been clocked running over 36 mph (58 km/h). Maus often possess very musical voices. They are known to chirp, chortle and emit other distinctly unusual vocalizations when stimulated.    

All I have to do is OPEN my mouth and trill, MY human runs like a mouse responding nicely!!!

Comfort is all YOU need!

 I also like to watch my favorite TV show "Sherlock" .He was instrumental in developing my deductive powers of observation!

 "Sherlock"

Sammy was my greatest Hero

 I have many cat hero's and heroines who have taught me the value of the important things: (comfort, food and catnip)!!

Darlings, remember to use all  your skills to get just what YOU WANT.  Never give up on your humans, they can always be trained!  A little catnip or "Rescue Remedy" in the humans water or drink be invaluable (snickering). Do this BEFORE they 'drop their eyelids - works all the time. LOL

Human don't need the luxury of comfort as we own it!

Curl up and get cozy!!!!


More about cats ...in my next blog...............