A Day at Computer Aunt's

Yesterday everyone got up early.

I discovered that Computer Aunt had made

some improvements to the box above her refrigerator.

I also did a fair amount of exploring on the ground.

Then they all left me.

They were gone for a couple of hours.

When they finally returned,

I was curled up in the warmest corner above the cabinets

Of course, as soon as they noticed me,

I moved over to my Vacation Box of Rebellion.

Or whatever it says...I can't read.

Mom was gracious enough to give me some wet food.

I enjoyed a little,

Then I was done with it.

Mom sat down with a blanket,

so I actually got to snuggle on her lap.

Eventually she got up and left me with

the blanket in the chair.

Fortunately, she returned.

Then, the humans did it again.

They left me for a couple of hours.

So I did it again too.

I returned to my rebellion.

I'm still a bit dubious about what to expect next.

All I know is that it's been a long and interesting 

adventure so far.

Back to Utah

Yesterday I got up early because I

heard Grandmama up and about.

I sat in in the dining room and watched her.

Then I took an even greater interest in her.

Then, while everyone was eating breakfast,

I found a nice place on a wide window sill.

It was very peaceful until my Small Human Cousins 

came running in eager to see me.

Mind you, I'm happy to have attention,

I was just unprepared for their exuberance.

Then the time came.

Mom and Daddy had loaded all the bags and things

into the car.

As Mom buckled me in, the family watched.

Just call me Mr. Popular.

Then we said 'goodbye' to everyone and

'goodbye' to Denver.

After we had been in the car for awhile,

we stopped at a rest area where I got to

get out and walk for a bit.

There were lots of people and dogs there.

Then we headed further into the Rockies.

So I slept pretty much the entire time.

Mom DID wake me up for all the tunnels.

There was also a brief period where I considered 

staying awake, but after I looked around a bit I

returned to sleep after all.

That is, until Mom got me out at another rest area.

It was here that I met another cat on a leash.

And here I was convinced I was the only one.

Mom didn't let me too near her, but she was 

quite beautiful!

Her name was Twizel and she was also 

traveling from Denver after the holiday.

Her final destination was far south of mine, 

however, so I don't think I'll see her again.

She reminded me a bit of Angel.

(I miss Angel...my upstairs calico beauty.)

After that it was back in the car again.

So I went back to sleep until the sun went down.

Then I got up, used the litter box, and ate some food.

Yes, all while still in the car.

It seems Mom and I have this whole traveling

together thing down.

Just about the time I had had enough of

being in the car, we came to a slightly

familiar street.

So, when Mom and Daddy got me out of 

the car, I was eager to walk on my own

straight to the door of Computer Aunt's apartment..

It was nice to be someplace a bit familiar.

Of course, they promptly left me while they

went to eat dinner.

So I made a pathetic attempt at putting 

Mimzy in my food bowl for comfort.

When they returned, I was reluctant to let Mom 

out of my sight.

All I could do was sit around and give her my 

"I'm ready to go to bed" look.

I know we're only a day away from home,

but I have some mixed emotions.

On one hand, I'm not eager to get back into 

the car.

On the other hand, I really want to be home.

A New Town

Yesterday morning I tried to

put Mimzy in my food bowl.

This is the best I could do:

Then everyone left me.

When they finally came back,

Mom and Daddy found me here:

Yeah, that's me.

Mom uncovered me.

Though I was happy to see them, they looked

like they were getting ready to leave again.

They were, but this time they took me with them.

So I found myself back in the car.

I'm getting to be quite good at riding in the car.

This time we didn't drive for 10 hours.

This time we drove for maybe one hour.

I found myself someplace new.

I got into my traveling bag so Mom could

carry me around this new store.

Then we got back into the car and drove

for a little bit more.

Another new town.

Mom and Daddy told me that it was the

town where they had met and where 

Keaton, (the cat that came before me), was born.

When we stopped at the next store, I told Mom I 

didn't want to go.

So they left me in the car for a bit.

Then we went to another place where I rode

in the bag. 

There was a salesclerk there that seemed

very happy to see me.

That store seemed to have everything.

Mom even let me pick out a toy!

I wanted to play with it as soon as

we got back in the car.

Eventually we went into another store.

This one seemed a lot like a store back home.

No one seemed to notice me.

After that I was eager to get 

back to my grandparents' house.

It was the closest thing to home after all.

When we got there, I explored all over again.

Then I played with my new toy for a bit.

Mom and I played for ahwile.

The only problem was that I kept 

getting distracted by every little thing.

A sound there, a scent here...

...Daddy just sitting there watching me.

Well, his hand DID move slightly!

So I just decided the best thing for it

was to sit and do nothing.

That's when I noticed that Mom and Daddy were

packing again.

I wonder where the road will take us this time.

Thanksgiving Away From Home

Yesterday was Thanksgiving.

This may surprise you, but I don't care for turkey.

In fact, I don't care for much.

Mom even offered me duck for the first time,

but my reaction was the same as any other meat.

Except tuna...and ham.

Those are okay.

This Thanksgiving I found myself far from home.

We were visiting Daddy's family.

I admit, I was a bit unsettled when my "cousins" came

over.  Two small human girls.

At first I hid in a boxspring.

Mom wasn't happy and said it was too much trouble

to get me out of there.

Well, I say, 'that's the point.'

She eventually made me come out of my shell.

So I settled onto a chair in the dining room.

I had a good view of the backyard from there.

I even explored for a little while.

Ultimately I decided my favorite spot

was the bedroom window.

Mom was kind enough to open the window

after all.

So I sat there for hours.

At this point I have no idea what 

tomorrow will bring.

The Road Trip Continues

Yesterday I was all content to 

sit on a nice chair I had found at Computer Aunt's house.

Then I realized we weren't staying.

Much to my dismay, we got back into the car.

I was very well adjusted concerning the whole affair.

Except there was one detail I could NOT stand

and I told Mom and Daddy all about it.

You see, it had been cloudy all day Tuesday.

So I didn't mind my seat in the car.

This time, however, the sky was clear and the

sun was absolutely unbearable!

Thankfully, Mom sheltered me with a blanket.

After a very long while, we finally changed highways.

The new highway put the sun in a different, less annoying spot.

After what seemed like forever, we began to

go uphill.

Well, "hill" isn't the right word.

Mountain. Yeah, that's the right word.

We began to climb the biggest mountain I've ever seen!

Mom called it "The Rockies".

I didn't care what it was called.

I just did NOT like the way it made my ears feel!

There was one really welcome time when we 

stopped at a rest area and I was allowed out for 

a little bit of a walk.

I also discovered something new.

Tunnels.

I really like tunnels!

I also did something amazing.

Something I'm certain no cat has ever done before.

You see, Mom and Daddy were kind enough to

provide me with an in-car litter box.

I refused to use it any time we stopped at a 

rest area, but I did use it.

I used it while winding our way up the 

Rocky Mountains at night going 60mph!

That's right!

I was a-maz-ing!

I even made a good stink that made Mom and Daddy

roll down their windows.

It was about an hour after I had decided I was

done riding in the car for the day that we

finally reached our destination.

It seems we'll be spending Thanksgiving with

Daddy's parents.

Now, I live in an apartment.

So when I started to explore this house 

I just couldn't believe how much of it there was.

Mom and Daddy made sure I had all the comforts

of home.

So, after I had thoroughly investigated this new place,

I proceeded to make myself at home.

This place has tons of space, nice wide window

sills all over the place, and a perfectly wonderful bed.

I don't know where Mom and Daddy are planning 

to sleep, but I've found my spot!